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Big Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday as traders weighed the rising expectations of US interest rate cuts against continued weakness in technology shares after a protracted run-up in prices.
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.
Central Group rolls out QR code payments for tourists
Business, Published on 26/07/2024
» The Central Group of companies, including Central Retail Corporation, Central Pattana, and Centara Hotels and Resorts, have partnered with the Bank of Thailand and six leading commercial banks to provide a cross-border QR payment service for tourists.
Unsafe label a wake-up call
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2024
» The latest report on Bangkok being named the 30th most dangerous city in the world for tourists should be a wake-up call for policymakers to put more effort and resources into improving the safety and conditions in the capital -- instead of just running promotional campaigns and events.
Cost of taxation
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/07/2024
» Re: "Guard against foreign crime", (BP, July 23). The appearance of a billboard advertising citizenship for investment programmes should not be met with shock by the Thai government.
China backs targeting of shady firms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/07/2024
» Chinese ambassador, Han Zhiqiang, has assured local authorities that Beijing supports the suppression of shady Chinese business in Thailand while also aiming to help boost bilateral trade and ties.
Bangkok Hospital operator to expand capacity
Published on 24/07/2024
» Thailand’s biggest private hospital operator expects annual revenue to grow more than 10% through 2027 as it adds new beds to meet a jump in demand from international patients.
Mallorcans live in camps as tourists snap up housing
Published on 23/07/2024
» PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain - Pilar Hernando lives in a caravan on the outskirts of Palma de Mallorca and showers in the local sports centre.
Guard against foreign crime
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/07/2024
» A large Chinese-language billboard at a busy junction in Bangkok, offering to help people get passports and citizenship from several countries, has raised questions about foreign criminal elements taking advantage of a more open Thailand.
Park honouring late king promises to be breath of fresh air
News, Published on 23/07/2024
» Thais are looking forward to the completion of a public park in remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is expected to become a major new landmark in Bangkok.