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Finance Ministry raises GDP growth expectations
Published on 26/07/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.7% in 2024, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday, up from a previous forecast of 2.4% due to higher foreign tourist arrivals and exports.
Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
Scandal stalks stocks
Published on 22/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was recently hit by an accounting and embezzlement scandal at Stark Corporation, which is estimated to have cost at least 14.7 billion baht in damages to shareholders and stock investors.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Fishy failures
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/07/2024
» Re: "Time to solve fish invasion", (Editorial, July 19) and "Really fishy business", (Editorial, July 6). The BP editorial highlights the problem created by an invasive species of freshwater fish called blackchin tilapia. Tilapia are the third world's salmon, a valuable food fish rich in protein and easy to cultivate.
Enhancing the nation's oil security
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2024
» Subsidising domestic oil prices through the state's rapidly dwindling Oil Fuel Fund is not the only way to deal with the fluctuations in global crude prices.
Thaksin 'can help govt, but within limits'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/07/2024
» Wissanu Krea-ngam, the prime minister’s legal adviser, has hinted that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can work in any position except a political one to help the government after he completes his jail term next month.
Baht appreciation pressured by significant challenges
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/07/2024
» The Thai economy's lower potential growth, a weaker current account surplus and increased capital outflows are pressuring baht appreciation over the longer term, say economists.
SET lists stocks for marginal accounts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) released a list of stocks yesterday that have been used as collateral in margin accounts, warning investors about risks for stocks that are forcibly sold, as prices can drop drastically and the major shareholders can change.
Honda to end vehicle production at Ayutthaya plant
Published on 09/07/2024
» Honda Automobile (Thailand) says it plans to stop making cars at its Ayutthaya factory and consolidate all assembly at an expanded Prachin Buri facility to enhance its competitiveness in the electric vehicle (EV) segment.