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SET bullish on Q4 because of Vayupak Fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2024
» Thai stocks could continue to rise in the fourth quarter given gradual investment in the state-run Vayupak Fund and various tax-saving Thai ESG funds that are expected to draw investments towards the year-end, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Heavy rainfall drowns domestic travel plans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2024
» Heavy downpours in Hua Hin and Cha-am are expected to affect tourism during the three-day holiday this weekend, worsening domestic sentiment, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlighted natural disasters as the most critical factor to watch during the high season.
The education policy that can bridge the gap
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 11/10/2024
» Children's educational test scores are a major cause for concern across the world. Learning plummeted nearly everywhere during the Covid-19 pandemic -- but even before that, standardised test result measures in mathematics, science and reading were heading in the wrong direction.
Lawyer sets sights on Pheu Thai Party
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/10/2024
» Teerayut Suwankesorn was thrust into the limelight when his name was mentioned by Paiboon Nititawan, secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), after the lawyer petitioned the Constitutional Court to stop former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from "threatening the constitutional monarchy by influencing the coalition-core Pheu Thai Party".
Foreign policy needs to be democratic
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 11/10/2024
» To the extent that foreign policy starts at home, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's latest diplomatic forays should be supported because Thailand has become a regional laggard with its international standing at an all-time low. Elected civilian leaders by the people, as opposed to unelected appointees from military-conservative elites, are the way ahead to regain Thailand's international profile and forward movements. Ms Paetongtarn is evidently not the first-best elected outcome, but she is all Thailand has to work with for now.
Asean stresses ‘stabilising’ role
Published on 10/10/2024
» VIENTIANE - Asean remains a “stabilising force” in Southeast Asia despite making only incremental progress on key issues, including the civil war in Myanmar and a code of conduct for the South China Sea, its secretary-general said on Thursday.
Dissolution petition targets Thaksin and Pheu Thai
Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2024
» The lawyer who successfully sought the disbandment of the Move Forward Party has asked the Constitutional Court to stop former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from threatening the constitutional monarchy by influencing the coalition-core Pheu Thai Party.
Thaicom and Hughes India Partner for Satellite Capacity
Published on 10/10/2024
» Thaicom Public Company Limited, a leading Asian satellite and space tech company, today announced that its subsidiary, IPSTAR (India) Private Limited (IPSTAR), has signed an agreement for satellite capacity with Hughes Communications India Private Limited (HCI), a leading provider of broadband satellite and managed network services. The agreement covers satellite capacity over India on Thaicom’s satellite fleet.
Economists press for autonomy of BoT
Business, Published on 10/10/2024
» Economists have restated their calls for the Bank of Thailand to retain its independence, suggesting it is essential for the country's economic growth.
Two suspects from the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case flee
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2024
» Two suspects in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case left the country before their arrest warrants were issued, a House committee was told.