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Bond defaults total B25bn, but conditions ease this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/09/2024
» Corporate bonds worth more than 25 billion baht have postponed payments this year, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA), noting that fewer defaults are expected for the remainder of 2024 as economic conditions improve, with interest rates on a downward trend.
AIS to sell sustainability bonds in November
Business, Published on 12/09/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is preparing to offer sustainability bonds to general investors.
RML sure it can make full bond repayment
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/09/2024
» SET-listed luxury property developer Raimon Land Plc (RML) is confident it can fully repay 406 million baht worth of bonds next week, with the remaining 118 million baht set to be redeemed by Sept 20.
Hollywood on Thames is UK's chance to shine
News, Published on 10/09/2024
» Hollywood loves a happy ending, preferably after a few twists and turns along the way. The British version has another chance to write its own after Marlow Film Studios, backed by Avatar director James Cameron and a host of UK creative talents, said it will appeal against the rejection of a planned complex in the country's movie heartland west of London. Suspense turns on whether the two-month-old Labour government will intervene to greenlight a project that so clearly aligns with its mission of stimulating economic growth.
Gold price falls as Thai baht strengthens
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2024
» The domestic gold price has dipped by 2,000 baht per baht weight in just over a month as the Thai currency appreciated by more than 7% during the period, with the Gold Traders Association (GTA) noting prices may continue to decline if the value of the baht appreciates.
Thousands protest in France against new PM
Published on 07/09/2024
» PARIS - Thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister, with left-wing parties accusing him of stealing the legislative election.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Sept 4-10
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/09/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
SCB expects rate cut later this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Bank of Thailand will begin cutting its policy rate later this year, with additional reductions likely continuing into early next year.
Thai baht weakens as China falters
Business, Published on 03/09/2024
» The baht led Asian currencies that weakened against the dollar on Monday on a faltering Chinese economy, with analysts suggesting the baht could be on a depreciating trend for the remaining months of this year if the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts rates by less than the 1% reduction anticipated by the market this year.
Samart sets out growth plans for 2nd half of year
Business, Published on 03/09/2024
» Samart Group anticipates growth across its operations in the second half of 2024.