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Constitutional Court disbands FFP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/02/2020
» The Constitutional Court has dissolved the Future Forward Party (FFP) and banned its executives from politics for 10 years for accepting 191.2 million baht from an illegitimate source.
Future Forward renews reform push after mass shooting spree
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2020
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) is drumming up public support for its renewed call to push for military reforms in the wake of last Saturday's mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima, which was allegedly motivated by "unfairness".
'Dust tax' proposal to curb PM2.5 gains pace
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2020
» A proposal for a "dust tax" to penalise parties found guilty of polluting the air has been given fresh impetus by the Council of Engineers.
Digital drive gains momentum
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2020
» The world has witnessed the emergence of new advanced technologies meant to provide more convenience, boost competence in business operations and offer cybersecurity protection.
Thai-Chinese rail link gains steam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2020
» The government expects to sign 'Contract 2.3', worth more than 50 billion baht, of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima early next month, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Monday.
Busy year ushers in brave new decade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2020
» Marking the start of a brave new decade, 2020 will be jam-packed with world historical events, not just in Thailand, but throughout the world.
Freighted with ominous signs
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2020
» The Year of the Metal Rat is said to have promising prospects for stability, wealth and surplus, according to the Chinese zodiac. In actuality, 2020 comes with ominous signs suggesting another challenging year for businesses, as geopolitical tensions and poor sentiment among consumers and investors will not dissipate into thin air any time soon.
An impressive showing for M&A
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2019
» Thailand experienced strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2019, with deals including the US$2.7-billion (81.3-billion-baht) acquisition by Bangkok Bank of Indonesia's PT Bank Permata in December and Hong Kong-based FWD Group's purchase of Siam Commercial Bank Life Assurance for 92.7 billion baht in July.
A heady 12 months
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2019
» The clock is ticking down to the year-end, and the Bangkok Post's Business section has selected the top events of 2019.
Court upholds Thaksin's acquittal in TPI graft case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2019
» The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the acquittal of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on charges of malfeasance for allowing the Finance Ministry to oversee a rehabilitation plan for Thai Petrochemical Industry (TPI).