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National plan faces delay amid cabinet reshuffle
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thailand's new national energy plan (NEP), outlining the roadmap towards a low-carbon society, is expected to encounter a delay due to the protracted process of forming a new cabinet under the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office.
Inward investment to keep rising in H2
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/08/2024
» Investment in Thailand will continue to increase in the second half of 2024, boosting land sales in industrial estates, despite the recent establishment of a new government, says SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities.
Thai govt eager to proceed with sales of Vayupak Fund units
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2024
» Despite Thailand's political reshuffle, the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) remains committed to proceeding with the planned sale of units of the Vayupak Fund.
Digital wallet details fail to rally SET
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/07/2024
» The government's announcement regarding the delayed digital wallet handout scheme failed to boost the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the index slipped below the psychological level of 1,300 points on Wednesday with major commerce company CP All (CPALL) among the biggest losers.
Political risk weighs on economy
Business, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thai politics is nearing a turning point, as next month the political fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leader of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) are scheduled to have their cases decided by the Constitutional Court.
SET elects Asadej Kongsiri as new president
Published on 14/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand has (SET) picked an outsider to lead the bourse out of one of its worst periods in five decades amid a share price slump, an exodus by foreign funds and corporate scandals.
Group predicts more factory closures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2024
» Factory shutdowns are expected to gradually increase after 1,600 to 1,700 already shuttered earlier this year because of the economic slowdown, merger plans or rising operating costs, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Kitipong Urapeepatanapong named SET chairman
Online Reporters, Published on 21/05/2024
» The board of the Stock Exchange of Thailand has elected Kitipong Urapeepatanapong as the 19th chairman of the exchange.
Finance minister and BoT chief to meet Thursday
Published on 15/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says he plans to meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput on Thursday, in hopes of easing disagreements between the government and the central bank over interest rates.
New finance minister given thumbs up
Business, Published on 30/04/2024
» Stock market analysts welcomed Pichai Chunhavajira as the new finance minister, saying the former Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) chairman is expected to actively oversee the capital market and push forward economic stimulus as the 2024 fiscal budget is ready for disbursement.