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Tourism outlook depressed
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/03/2022
» The tourism index in the first quarter remains depressed due to the Omicron variant and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Call for delay of new tourist entry fee
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2022
» The new 300-baht tourism fee due to take effect in April is drawing mixed reactions from tourism operators as the recovery remains slow.
Sudarat leads pick for PM, says poll
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/11/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party, still reeling from party heavyweights jumping ship to join a pro-regime party, has been buoyed by a poll result which shows key party figure Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan is the number one choice for prime minister.
Hunt for Yingluck begins (Updated Thursday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2017
» A fresh manhunt has begun for former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after she was found guilty in absentia of negligence in overseeing a failed rice subsidy scheme and sentenced to five years in prison
China's growth edges up but 2016 weakest year since 1990
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2017
» As China's economy slows, fears of President Trump tariffs loom, debt increased to stimulate economy & privatization of state enterprises planned.
How to boost confidence in the police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/03/2016
» Long criticised for corruption, inefficiency & influence peddling, reform of police should come first, most Thais would say.
US Fed rate hike delay: Asian currencies & stocks rally
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2015
» Asian currencies strengthened against US dollar & stocks also pushed higher as worries about China's economy influence policy of US central bank.
Police reform: PM must seize chance to shake up police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/06/2015
» Thai people view police as most corrupt part of government, with 71% feeling police are corrupt or very corrupt. Act now on reform, urges founder of College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University.
What's new in business news: April 29, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2015
» Surprise cut in policy interest rate by Bank of Thailand to stimulate economy, Siam Paragon names & shames worst taxi drivers & migrant smuggling in SE Asia a $2bn industry, UN says.
Thai household debt biggest drag on economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/02/2015
» As debt shot to 60% to 85% of national income over past five years, many struggle to pay interest on loans. Hopes on billions in govt spending to jumpstart economy.