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Rising baht puts BoT on its toes
Business, Published on 25/04/2017
» Nervousness that the US Treasury will add Thailand to its list of countries to be monitored for currency market manipulations could compel the Bank of Thailand to hold off from intervening in the foreign exchange market and seek other measures to curb the baht's rapid gain. The central bank's tapering of its short-dated bond sales has had a small impact in stemming the influx of capital, a main reason for the appreciation of the baht.
British PM issues last Brexit appeal in razor-tight race
Published on 22/06/2016
» LONDON - Prime Minister David Cameron pleaded with Britons on Tuesday to think of their children and their economic well-being before voting to quit the EU, as polls showed a razor-tight race less than 36 hours before the referendum.
Aviation sector leads nosedive
Business, Published on 30/12/2015
» It was a year to forget for Thai business, one of the worst performances ever across the board.
Telecoms, internet come up strong
Business, Published on 29/12/2015
» Outlook for next year even rosier.
What changes lie ahead with TPP pact?
News, Published on 07/10/2015
» By lowering trade barriers among the United States and 11 nations scattered around the Pacific Rim from Japan to Chile, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) pact is intended to help countries specialise in producing and exporting whatever goods and services they can make most efficiently, while importing the rest. In the long run, that could help decrease some of the prices consumers see in stores.
Hotels fight back against online sites
Business, Published on 02/09/2015
» For years, travellers have been drawn to online sites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and Priceline to find and reserve hotel rooms, flights and rental cars.
Baht slides after yuan devaluation
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2015
» The baht tumbled Tuesday after China's record devaluation of the yuan jolted currencies and financial markets across the world.
Veerathai in at deep end at BoT
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/07/2015
» The cabinet has nominated Veerathai Santiprabhob as the new Bank of Thailand governor.
A brand new year or just another day?
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 12/01/2014
» Every year we enter a new era in some people's eyes, and with it an opportunity to begin anew. We make resolutions which we feel will improve our lives or bring us what we were lacking in the previous year.
Year the snake bit, but not fatally
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 29/12/2013
» The Year of the Snake, 2013, has been mixed in many ways. We have witnessed some unexpected surprises while certain expectations have not come to fruition. Will this uneven trend continue into next year and beyond? Here is a recap of current trends and a look ahead.