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Agency maintains GDP forecast for the year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2024
» The government's planning agency is maintaining its GDP forecast for this year but advises the government to speed up implementing measures to boost the economy and prepare the 2025 budget to address economic volatility caused by global crises.
Critics pile pressure on new PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Critics have vowed to scrutinise Pheu Thai's digital wallet scheme, as well as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her shares in a company which bought a controversial monastic plot in Pathum Thani, which houses Alpine Golf Club and a residential complex.
Central Food Retail aiming for more than 730 outlets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/08/2024
» Central Food Retail Co (CFR), operator of Tops grocery stores under the SET-listed Central Retail Corporation (CRC), plans to expand its branches to more than 730 stores from 702 by the end of this year, with a 1.6-billion-baht investment budget.
Vendors hope for economic relief from new premier
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/08/2024
» Market vendors expect Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to focus on fixing the nation's economy, as rising costs affect their businesses.
SCB CIO touts tech, utility stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2024
» SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO) sees the global stock market becoming more volatile as it enters the final stretch of the US presidential election, recommending investors focus on technology and utility stocks with high growth potential and strong financial results.
Schools to curb digital device use
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/08/2024
» The Education Ministry plans to limit the use of digital communication devices in schools by young students as it fears their development will suffer if they become hooked on the technology.
The rise and fall of Srettha Thavisin
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/08/2024
» While leaders come and go, they leave behind a legacy that can be mixed, varying from glory to ignominy. Only a few leave nothing much to remember. As for Thailand's 30th prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, it was cursory at best. Overall, it's a good case study on how pomposity and self-adulation affect leadership.
The US dollar is a problem for everyone
Oped, Published on 20/08/2024
» In 1971, US Treasury Secretary John Connally famously told his counterparts in the G10 that "the dollar is our currency, but it's your problem". Connally was being unexpectedly candid about the fact that, even though the greenback was the world's main reserve currency, its foremost purpose was to advance US interests.
IEAT hoping campaign boosts GDP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has launched a new investment campaign dubbed "Now Thailand", aiming to have investment play a major role in boosting GDP.
Talks aim to tackle Chinese lorries in Thailand
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing to hold discussions with logistics service providers concerning the impact of nominees from China on the transportation sector.