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I've done my best, says Prayut
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/03/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he has tried his best during his time as the country's leader and said he will respect the decision of voters if they don't vote for him in the next election.
Mass rally a Covid threat: PM
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday warned that the anti-government rally planned for Saturday poses a risk of a new surge in Covid-19 transmission.
Government extends state of emergency
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/05/2020
» The military-backed government has extended Thailand’a state of emergency for a second time, to the end of June, despite opposition calls to scrap it after novel coronavirus cases dwindled.
Water wars looming
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 16/01/2020
» The sustainability of the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) plan is at risk of being stymied by drought and water conflicts, water experts warn.
Thousands join rival rallies
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 13/01/2020
» Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha turned up in droves on Sunday for their respective political rallies, with the rival camps likely to square off again next month when the anti-Prayut event organisers plan another event in Chiang Mai.
Bangkok now among world's 100 most expensive cities
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2018
» Bangkok has joined the list of the 100 most expensive cities for expatriate workers for the first time on the strong baht, economic growth and more stable politics, based on cost of living surveys by ECA International.
PM to meet with Trump Oct 3 in Washington
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2017
» Trade and security will top the agenda when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha meets US President Donald Trump at the White House next week, officials say.
No "financial bubble" seen as SET nears 24-year high (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index Monday reached its highest level in nearly 24 years, but this was not deemed a financial bubble as the index's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio remains low.
Thailand copes with super baht 20 years after crash
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2017
» On 20th anniversary of Asian Financial Crisis new challenges ahead: educational upgrade, attracting foreign direct investment & coping with ageing population.
Financial bubble & crisis warning from Ex-BOT governor
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/06/2017
» Real estate speculation & unregulated credit unions could trigger next financial crisis warns former Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.