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News, Postbag, Published on 27/10/2019
» Some of the very same farmers protesting the paraquat ban are among those who are knowingly or unknowingly shortening their lives by developing cancer and other health problems.
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2018
» Even as the general election nears, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pushing the Finance Ministry to complete a new draft Secured Transactions Act to facilitate business operations and raise the country's ranking in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business list.
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/08/2018
» Thosaporn Sirisamphand was officially appointed on July 4 as the new secretary-general of the prestigious National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) after the position was left vacant for more than two months.
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2018
» After almost four years in power, the military government may have been successful in some macroeconomic areas and structural changes. In terms of the household economy, however, it still faces the uphill task of easing the plight of the grassroots.
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/01/2018
» Once again, hopes of an election in November this year seem to be slipping with each passing day -- the latest blow coming courtesy of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) vote on Friday to change Section 2 of the organic law on the election of members of parliament.
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets traded cautiously earlier last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. A rout in US technology stocks later in the week also dampened market sentiment. The Thai stock market still moved in a rangebound trade amid a lack of positive news.
Business, Published on 16/01/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets were mixed last week as disappointing Chinese trade data dented already weak investor sentiment after US President-elect Donald Trump offered no details of his big-spending fiscal plans at his first news conference in months. Higher oil prices lifted Thai stock market sentiment.
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2015
» The new economic team under Somkid Jatusripitak is not likely to make a dramatic change to the government's direction.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2013
» Big spending for high-speed rail questioned by Thaksin's former Finance Ministers. More capacity for existing rail cargo & passenger makes more sense.