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Implications of an ageing population
Oped, Daniel Moss, Published on 11/04/2024
» Thailand is racing to both revive -- and renovate -- the economy, bringing with it profound social changes. Infamous for its role in Asia's financial meltdown a generation ago, the country is today running headlong into a hurdle confronting the region: a dwindling and greying population.
Southeast Asian banks must stop funding coal
Oped, Published on 11/04/2024
» Indonesia is by far a major top producer of dangerous climate emissions -- more than any country in the Southeast Asian region, mainly due to its burning of coal. The country is also feeling the full force of worsening climate disasters, from floods and storms to deadly landslides. My hometown, Jakarta, is sinking -- and this is compounded by regular catastrophic flooding and air pollution that disrupts millions of lives. Indonesia faces huge risks as it currently sits as the second most disaster-prone country in the world, according to the World Risk Report 2023.
The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Rebels attacking last government base in Myawaddy
Published on 10/04/2024
» Rebel ethnic troops are attacking the Myanmar government's last holdout in Myawaddy, on the border, and many people there are seeking passes to enter adjacent Tak province in Thailand.
Bank of Thailand holds key rate at 2.50%
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected, resisting government pressure to lower borrowing costs to help revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
Digital wallet scheme coming in Q4, says Srettha
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» The government's 500 billion baht (US$13.75 billion) digital wallet handout scheme will be rolled out in the fourth quarter of this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday.
Consumer confidence falls for first time in 8 months
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» Consumer confidence fell for the first time in eight months in March due to slow economic recovery and higher living costs, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Thailand prepares for Myanmar refugee influx
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/04/2024
» Thailand is prepared to accept 100,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Myanmar after rebel forces seized control of Myawaddy, a border town opposite Tak's Mae Sot district, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara.
SCB, Krungthai prepare for potential Italian-Thai loan losses
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and Krungthai Bank (KTB) have allocated provisions for potential loan losses related to Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), aligning with the asset quality of one of the country's leading contractors.
Thailand braces for refugee influx
News, Published on 10/04/2024
» Thailand is prepared to accept 100,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Myanmar after rebel forces seized control of Myawaddy, a border town opposite Tak's Mae Sot district, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara.