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Tycoon bets ‘silent majority’ can oust military rulers
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/11/2021
» A steel tycoon is setting up a new party as an alternative to the military-backed establishment and anti-government protesters, seeking to appeal to what he called a “silent majority” alienated by the festering political divide.
Moves to disband Pheu Thai begin as vote nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/10/2021
» Members of the military-backed ruling party asked the Election Commission to start a probe that could disband the main competition ahead of a vote expected in early 2022.
China frees Canadians after Huawei CFO leaves
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/09/2021
» In a sudden resolution to a diplomatic crisis between the US, China and Canada, a top Huawei Technologies Co executive flew home as China released two jailed Canadians.
The contenders to become Malaysia’s next prime minister
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/08/2021
» The race to become Malaysia’s next prime minister has started after Muhyiddin Yassin stepped down on Monday, with 220 members of parliament seeking to find someone who can form a stable government after more than a year of discord.
Japan’s refusal to sanction Myanmar undermines US strategy
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/06/2021
» When hundreds of protesters gathered outside Japan’s embassy in Yangon during the height of nationwide anti-coup protests in February, Ambassador Ichiro Maruyama emerged from the gates with a firm warning for the junta: Release the detained civilian leadership “immediately”.
THAI eyes B25bn loans to finance operations
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/06/2021
» Thai Airways International is seeking new loans to help fund operations after the court approved its plan to restructure at least 170-billion-baht debt.
Philippines expects most Thai AstraZeneca shots to arrive after delay
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/06/2021
» The Philippines is expecting most of its 17 million AstraZeneca Plc Covid-19 vaccine orders manufactured in Thailand to arrive this year, following a brief delay in the initial shipments.
Thai Airways debt revamp plan gets support from finmin
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/03/2021
» The Finance Ministry, the largest shareholder of Thai Airways International Plc, signalled its support for a restructuring plan that includes raising fresh capital, a temporary freeze on repayment of borrowings and slashing its workforce by half to return the debt-ridden airline to profit.
Netflix, Disney win big at Golden Globes
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/03/2021
» Netflix and Walt Disney emerged as the big winners at the Golden Globe awards, taking home most of the evening’s prizes for their films and television shows, in an awards show tailor-made for the unusual pandemic-affected times.
THAI posts record B141bn loss
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/02/2021
» Thai Airways International, the flag carrier in the middle of a debt restructuring, reported a record loss last year after the coronavirus outbreak ground most of its services to a halt.