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Construction sector faces post-quake challenges
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/04/2025
» The construction sector, one of three industries affected by the March 28 earthquake, may benefit from post-quake repair work, but faces stricter bidding rules and a slowdown in condo development, according to a research centre.
Ministry to blacklist subpar contractors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/04/2025
» The Finance Ministry looks set to implement measures to blacklist contractors who violate government procurement laws.
DeepSeek and Trump keep traders on their toes
Business, Published on 01/02/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets edged up on Friday after days of volatility in the tech world caused by the DeepSeek AI breakthrough, while sentiment was dampened by US President Donald Trump confirming hefty tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Thaksin backs Thai casino licence bidding
Published on 19/01/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, on Saturday insisted licences to operate casinos in new entertainment complexes will be granted through bidding only.
Casino legalisation bill gives government the final say
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/12/2024
» The government will determine where casino-entertainment complexes will be located to ensure fairness among bidders in the project, if the bill legalising gambling in the country becomes law, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Asian shares steady after US rally
Business, Published on 26/10/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were little changed yesterday after Wall Street rallied for the first time this week, powered by a jump in Tesla shares. Concerns about China's economy and a tight US presidential election dented Asian sentiment.
Israel on high alert after killing Hezbollah chief
Published on 28/09/2024
» Israel is on high alert for a broader conflict after the elimination of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, but hopes his death will cause the Iran-backed group to change course, a military spokesman said on Saturday.
NBTC shifts stance on unsold packages
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/08/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday unanimously gave its approval to the sale of the rights to use the two unsold satellite slot packages of 50.5° East and 142° E via a combination of two methods -- an open direct award and a beauty contest -- representing a U-turn on the original auction method agreed on.
Imagining a world without cash
Life, James Hein, Published on 08/05/2024
» How safe are you in a purely digital economy? If you are carrying cash, someone can of course rob you, or you can lose it or give it to someone. You can also have a stash of it at home for emergencies or for buying something from a garage sale. For the most part, you retain control over any cash you manage. Electronic cash can still be stolen and your ability to spend it can be taken by someone else if your details get into the wrong hands. However, it's convenient, just tap and go, or in some cases, just wave your smartphone over a pad. While you have no idea where your money actually is, a small piece of plastic, your watch or a phone can retrieve it for you for a payment. You can even use it to get cash from a wall.
Supreme Court acquits Yingluck in roadshow case
Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2024
» The Supreme Court on Monday acquitted fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance and collusion in the awarding of a 240-million-baht campaign to promote her government's 2-trillion-baht infrastructure projects.