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Talk of end to easy money keeps stocks subdued
Business, Published on 03/07/2017
» Recap: Hawkish comments from central banks signalling that the era of cheap money was coming to an end depressed global stock markets last week, while upbeat Chinese manufacturing data failed to bolster sentiment. Profit-taking erased early gains on anticipation of window-dressing at the end of the second quarter and sent the Thai stock market lower.
Chearavanont family keeps crown as rich Thais get richer
Business, Published on 01/06/2017
» The Chearavanont brothers, led by Dhanin Chearavanont, honorary chairman of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Thailand's agriculture and food conglomerate, remain the wealthiest family in Thailand this year, according to Forbes magazine.
New B1,000 banknote in circulation Friday
Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2015
» The Bank of Thailand will issue a new 1,000 baht banknote later this week, one that celebrates the many contributions made to the country by King Chulalongkorn, who reigned from 1868-1910.
Prasarn: Let market forces drive baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/08/2015
» The Bank of Thailand would let market mechanisms determine the baht's value rather than weaken it despite pressure from the recent yuan devaluation.
Bank worries depress set as global stocks advance
Business, Published on 20/07/2015
» Recap: Most global stock markets climbed last week after Greek MPs approved austerity measures in exchange for a new bailout, and China's second-quarter economic growth beat forecasts. The Thai market, however, struggled as investors weighed the prospect of higher loan-loss provisions taking a bite out of banks' second-quarter earnings.
Greek drama and Chinese rout push shares down
Business, Published on 06/07/2015
» Recap: Greece's debt default weighed on global stock markets last week ahead of yesterday's referendum. The start of this week promises to be choppy as US investors return from a long weekend and markets weigh the results of the Greek vote.
Set edges up despite Asian dip on China worries
Business, Published on 25/05/2015
» Recap: US and European stocks marched up last week with the Dow Jones and S&P hitting records as weak housing sales and manufacturing data suggested a delay in a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase. Most Asian markets retreated, especially in China, on worries over economic health of the world's second largest economy.
Quiet week for stocks ahead of Greek deal Deal
Business, Published on 23/02/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets shrugged off anxiety over Greece's debt problems before a resolution late Friday spurred Wall Street to new highs. With most markets in Asia closed for Lunar New Year, the Thai stock market fell slightly on profit-taking after failing to breach the resistance at 1,620 points.
Nok Air flight delayed, door jams
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2015
» Passengers of a Nok Air flight were stranded at Nan airport on Wednesday for more than three hours after a rear cabin door could not be securely closed before takeoff.