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The fight for press freedom is local
Asia focus, Published on 20/06/2022
» A macabre political thriller recently unfolded in the Philippine province of Palawan, an island known mostly for its rich biodiversity and pristine beaches.
Dream state
Asia focus, Published on 28/09/2020
» When Indonesian President Joko Widodo decided last year to pursue outlandish plans to build a new capital city in far-flung Kalimantan, advisers shook their heads in despair. But they were not surprised.
Two candidates advance for BoT governorship
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2020
» Two candidates have been shortlisted to become the next Bank of Thailand governor, with one an insider and the other an external applicant.
Governorship candidate vetting process begins on June 25
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2020
» A committee to nominate the Bank of Thailand's new chief will consider the qualifications of the four applicants on June 25, who will then be required to present their visions on June 29, says a source at the Finance Ministry who requested anonymity.
Governorship candidate vetting process begins on June 25
Published on 17/06/2020
» A committee to nominate the Bank of Thailand’s new chief will consider the qualifications of the four applicants on June 25, who will then be required to present their visions on June 29, says a source at the Finance Ministry who requested anonymity.
BoT governorship to open in May
Published on 13/05/2020
» The application period for the next chief at the Bank of Thailand is set to open later this month to appoint a successor to Veerathai Santiprabhob, whose tenure is due to end in September.
A new chapter in Thai tourism
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 10/03/2018
» 'Wealth destination management" is the buzz phrase under Yuthasak Supasorn, the first outsider chief of the state-run Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.
Chaiyawat tipped to be SET chairman
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/09/2015
» Former Bank of Thailand governor Chaiyawat Wibulswasdi is tipped to replace Sathit Limpongpan as chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, two stock market sources say.
Can ‘rock star’ Rajan fix India?
Asia focus, Published on 09/09/2013
» Reeling from bad economic news and the plunge in the rupee, India took heart last week from the appointment of a new central bank governor.