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Back to square one?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» After the Constitutional Court brought an end to the government of Prime Minster Srettha Thavisin, the House of Representatives voted for Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party's leader and daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to take the role just two days later.
Lessons from Bangladesh's recent uprising
News, Published on 19/08/2024
» The popular insurrection that ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League government offers important lessons for the international community. While the unrest was undoubtedly fuelled by the regime's repressive and increasingly anti-democratic tactics, the underlying causes of public discontent are often overlooked.
ONEAM offers life settlement fund
Business, Published on 19/08/2024
» One Asset Management (ONEAM) is focusing on launching mutual funds comprised of alternative assets, with the One Life Insurance Settlement (ONE-LIFESET-UI) fund expected to entice investors and generate a good return during market fluctuations.
Thai conservatives flex political muscle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» The decision to nominate Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister signals that Thaksin Shinawatra, the party's de facto leader, will go all out to rebuild a support base to fend off the People's Party (PP), according to a political analyst.
Less budget borrowing needed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is unlikely to borrow the entire 805 billion baht it is permitted to utilise to offset the budget deficit, as there are sufficient treasury reserves, according to the office's chief.
New PM's policies under microscope
Business, Published on 17/08/2024
» Business leaders are eager to know the direction of Thai economic policies after the Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected prime minister, which could cause a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape.
Asian shares rally on upbeat US outlook
Business, Published on 17/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rallied on Friday as traders flocked back into risk assets after robust US jobs and retail sales data eased recession concerns.
Hunting for a place at the financial table
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2024
» Amid the wreckage of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, also known as the "Tom Yum Kung" crisis, the Thai financial sector worked to develop a strong and resilient infrastructure.
Huawei sees unstoppable march of 5.5G technology
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/08/2024
» The adoption of 5.5G wireless broadband technology is a certainty, according to Chinese digital technology giant Huawei.
Handout could trigger fiscal crisis
Business, Published on 14/08/2024
» The government is being advised to revise the way it hands out money to people to avoid incurring a substantial public debt, which can affect the government's budget, potentially triggering a fiscal crisis.