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DMR lifts lid on mineral 'treasure'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/06/2024
» Thailand possesses over 30 trillion tonnes of more than 40 mineral types with an estimated value of 44,410 trillion baht, according to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).
Addressing the skills gap
Published on 17/06/2024
» Recent decisions by two Japanese automakers to close their plants in Thailand affect the country's standing as a leading global car producer, once dubbed the "Detroit of Asia".
Full belly, happy traveller
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2024
» From jasmine rice to Pad Thai noodles and spicy tom yum soups, Thailand is renowned for its robust agricultural and food products, making it a major exporter worldwide.
SCBAM offers climate change fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/06/2024
» As the Thai stock market stagnates, SCB Asset Management (SCBAM) is launching the Global Climate Change Fund (SCBCLIMATE) to attract investors eager to cash in on global trends.
New PTT CEO to review expansion strategies
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/06/2024
» The new president and CEO of PTT Plc, Kongkrapan Intarajang, says he plans to review the business expansion strategy of the national oil and gas conglomerate to ensure it can take advantage of rapid changes in the global market.
Warning over insufficient fossil fuel cuts
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/06/2024
» Gas and coal reduction targets in the revised version of the power development plan (PDP) may be insufficient for the government to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, say energy firms.
PM: New inflation target should increase rate-cut odds
Published on 13/06/2024
» An upcoming review of the country’s inflation target range by the Bank of Thailand and the Ministry of Finance should increase the chance of an interest-rate cut, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.
MPC votes 6-1 to keep policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2024
» Thailand's GDP growth rate could potentially reach 3% this year, contingent on the disbursement of the fiscal budget and the implementation of the digital wallet scheme this year, according to the central bank.
Soul food from New Orleans
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/06/2024
» It is without doubt that some of the world’s best cuisines exist because of trade routes, colonisation and migration.
Central bank leaves key rate unchanged again
Published on 12/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand left its key interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected, despite repeated calls by the government to lower borrowing costs to help revive the economy.