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Politicians dangle B3.14tn worth of promises
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/03/2023
» With the country heading into a general election in May, key political parties are promising more than 50 million voters almost everything from steep increases in cash handouts and wages to suspending debt repayment.
Prayut clears multi-billion spending plan as election nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2023
» The cabinet approved a raft of proposals in what’s likely to be its last meeting before Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolves parliament to pave way for a general election.
Moves to disband Pheu Thai begin as vote nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/10/2021
» Members of the military-backed ruling party asked the Election Commission to start a probe that could disband the main competition ahead of a vote expected in early 2022.
The last frontier: Myanmar’s two-decade stock market journey
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/12/2015
» YANGON -- Two decades after his firm first laid the groundwork for an exchange in Myanmar, Ryota Sugishita found himself in a Yangon hotel ballroom in 2013, facing down sceptics in an audience of bankers, corporate executives and politicians.
Finance Ministry warns of budget delay
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/03/2014
» The Ministry of Finance cut its forecast for economic growth for the third time in as many months and said the failure to form a new government may delay approval of the budget until the second quarter of 2015.
Rice tumbles on stock sale call
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/02/2014
» Rice farmer Pakasit Jamjaras usually spends his days tilling soil, just like his forefathers. Now he’s been harvesting signatures instead of grain, with a petition to King Bhumibol Adulyadej because the government hasn’t paid for his crop in five months.
Thailand to allow foreign IPOs
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2014
» Thailand will allow initial public offerings of foreign companies for the first time as Asia's 11th-largest equity market seeks to compete with Hong Kong and Singapore as a regional hub for stock listings.
Baht, bonds fall amid political tensions
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/01/2014
» The baht dropped to its lowest level since 2010 as overseas funds pulled cash from Thailand's debt amid the two-month-long political protests that are sapping investor confidence.
Baht in record losing streak
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/01/2014
» Thailand's baht fell for an 11th day, the longest losing streak on record, on concern capital outflows will quicken amid prolonged political unrest in the country.
Anwar to defy police, lead rally
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/05/2013
» Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim plans to lead a rally on Wednesday night to dispute the results of the May 5 election even after police threatened to arrest anyone who attends.