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Light at the end of the tunnel?
Business, Published on 14/08/2023
» Since the general election on May 14, Thailand has gone three months without a new government to lead the economy. Foreign investors, businesses and tourists are eager to see a favourable outcome following several unexpected twists and turns.
Consumer confidence drops for first time in 14 months
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2023
» Thai consumer confidence declined for the first time in 14 months in July, dented by concerns over persistent political uncertainty after elections were held in May, and a slow economic recovery, a survey showed on Friday.
Chains unveil expansion plans
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 24/07/2023
» The food and beverage companies Central Restaurants Group, PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc, and KT Restaurant, which operates the Santa Fe steak chain, are to expand in the second half of this year despite the political and economic instability.
A democratic govt 'more important'
Post Reporters, Published on 23/07/2023
» Forming a democratic government is more important than being prime minister, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on his Facebook.
Thailand's policy on Myanmar stinks
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 23/06/2023
» The latest move to coddle and recognise Myanmar's junta government by caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's outgoing regime does not add up. Sanctioned and supported by Gen Prayut, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai arranged an Asean-wide ministerial meeting in Pattaya on June 18 with Myanmar's junta-appointed Foreign Minister Than Swe with unusual haste. Shrouded in controversy and desperation, both the PM's and the FM's clichéd explanations just do not wash. It begs the question of whether there are vested interests involved, above and beyond Thailand's national interest, in the outgoing government's seeming acceptance of Myanmar's military regime that took power by force on Feb 1, 2021.
Conditional inclusivity just the first step
Oped, Published on 14/06/2023
» Earlier this month, the Bangkok Pride parade drew a slew of rights defenders and supporters -- LGBTQ activists, politicians, ambassadors, international organisations, and businessmen. It took place under a fresh political atmosphere given the recent victory of the pro-democracy parties in the May 14 election. If these parties are allowed to govern, the future for the LGBTQ community is promising. However, before the marriage equality bill passed the first reading, it was strongly criticised, especially for supporting "unnatural behaviour".
Fitting Tina tribute
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/06/2023
» Re: "The remarkable lady from Nutbush", (PostScript, May 28).
Tycoon’s property unit to boost spending on tourism boom
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/05/2023
» The property and hotel development unit of Thailand’s richest man plans to more than double spending for acquisitions and development of hotel resorts and commercial properties this year as tourism booms.
Phuket banking on administrative reform
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2023
» Phuket tourism operators hope the right to vote for their own provincial governor will help solve prolonged local issues as the island still needs tailor-made policies to address specific problems, such as the taxi mafia.
What the polls say
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/05/2023
» Re: "MFP closing gap with Pheu Thai: Nida", (BP, May 4).