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Harman building B2.8bn Thai factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2024
» Harman, a US-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is building its first Southeast Asian factory, with Thailand chosen as its production base to export electronic products for cars.
Political risk weighs on economy
Business, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thai politics is nearing a turning point, as next month the political fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leader of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) are scheduled to have their cases decided by the Constitutional Court.
Darkest days before the dawn
Published on 23/06/2024
» The economy is currently at one of its bleakest points, but economic experts expect the situation to bottom out in the second half of the year now that the national budget has been rolled out.
Hemp's potential goes up in smoke
Editorial, Published on 23/06/2024
» Since the legalisation of marijuana, or ganja, in 2022, the total lack of regulatory control has sparked a public outcry, prompting the Srettha administration to criminalise ganja again. The move to make hemp illegal, too, is a major mistake.
Agricultural products help shipments grow 7.2% in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» Thailand's exports in May grew by 7.2% year-on-year, the highest level in 14 months, driven by agricultural products.
Leadership call
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/06/2024
» Re: "I'm not certain whether the conflicts (at the Royal Thai Police) will ever be solved", (InQuote, June 21) and "RTP probe lacks results", (Editorial, June 21).
Missed energy transition opportunity
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 22/06/2024
» I recently reviewed the draft Power Development Plan (PDP2024), outlining Thailand's power development roadmap from 2024 to 2037. This draft, which was put for a public hearing process during June 12–19, left me disappointed. The lower-than-expected economic growth, high energy surplus, fluctuating electricity costs due to gas price volatility and a more ambitious net-zero target all signal a need to recalibrate our plans towards low carbon emissions.
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc forecasts sugar price edging lower this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/06/2024
» Global sugar prices are expected to stand at US$0.22-23 per pound in 2024, only slightly lower than a range of 25-26 cents per pound in the first half of this year, which was the highest rate recorded in 12 years, according to Thai sugar producer Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc (KSL).
K-Research: Restructuring of industrial sector required
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/06/2024
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) predicts Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) will contract by 2% this year, marking the second consecutive year of decline.
LGBTQ-related content touted
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/06/2024
» Following the recent celebrations of the same-sex marriage bill, the Thai Content Promotion Association believes Thai LGBTQ-related content has potential for growth if supported by the government, says Worarit Ninklom, a member of the drama and TV subcommittee under the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.