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No regrets for Prasarn
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2015
» After a five-year spell of weathering storms of political pressure and managing macroeconomic challenges, outgoing Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul shares his thoughts with the Bangkok Post on his turbulent working relationship with two governments and how the notions of good governance and accountability resonate with his ideals of moving Thailand forward.
IMF's failure to follow its own best practices in Greece may be a fatal misstep
Business, Published on 03/08/2015
» Over the last few decades, the International Monetary Fund has learned six important lessons about how to manage government debt crises. In its response to the crisis in Greece, however, each of these lessons has been ignored.
Richest Australian Rinehart loses control of family trust
AFP, Published on 28/05/2015
» SYDNEY - Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart was Thursday ordered by a court to relinquish control of a multi-billion dollar family trust to her eldest daughter, culminating a long and bitter feud.
Chavalit's talk of being PM can't be taken seriously
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 18/05/2015
» At the age of 83, most people are enjoying the quiet years and living peaceful lives with their families at home or helping to raise their grandchildren. Not so with Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh. He believes he is physically and mentally fit enough for a last shot at Government House.
Portfolio doctors
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/01/2015
» How much return did your investment portfolio generate last year and were you satisfied with it?
Philippines wins Moody’s upgrade
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/12/2014
» The Philippines won a second rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service in just over a year, even as the central bank highlighted growth risks in refraining from raising interest rates on Thursday.
Hong Kong democracy protests: Live Report
AFP, Published on 29/09/2014
» 18:58 GMT - AFP IS CLOSING THIS LIVE REPORT - as protesters gather for another night in Hong Kong, with all eyes on the authorities' response after a previous attempt to disperse the crowds with tear gas.
Leaving less to the taxman and making use of fund benefits
Business, Published on 22/09/2014
» nnnThe new inheritance tax is closer to reality. I know the details have not yet been finalised but I'm quite worried about ignoring it given the military has been doing things pretty quickly lately. If we wait to act we might end up paying a high tax. I'm 65, my wife is 62 and we have two sons and two daughters. Our combined assets include two shophouses for rent, a few land plots in Thailand and an apartment in England that generates rental income. We also have investment in private and government bonds and some in equities. What should we do to keep our tax payment as low as possible?
Dollar, pound surge in Asia after Scotland vote
AFP, Published on 19/09/2014
» The pound rallied against major currencies Friday as Scotland rejected independence from the United Kingdom, while the dollar closed in on the 110 yen level for the first time in more than six years.
Poachers kill famed giant Kenyan elephant
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» One of Africa's largest elephants has died after being shot by poachers using poisoned arrows in Kenya, wildlife officials revealed as they mourned on Saturday the loss of an "old friend."