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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Women to drive post-pandemic change
News, Published on 01/04/2022
» Women are expected to play a key role in the recovery of the world's coronavirus-hit economy, and they can start doing so at home in Thailand.
US food industry seeks opportunities in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/05/2013
» US govt encouraging companies to do business in Thailand, especially franchises. Trade fair promoting Thai-US business will run from May 30 to June 2 at Central World.
Reds found not guilty in CentralWorld arson case
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/03/2013
» With no conclusive evidence to support the prosecution's charge that the two defendants had set fire to CentralWorld, the Criminal Court ordered them to be set free.
Govt banks: Rice funding costs rise as risk rises
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/03/2013
» As govt becomes sole buyer of rice in country & govt rice stocks rise with few sales, govt bank borrowing costs grow.
Wash your troubles away
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/04/2012
» Thai people forgot their troubles and put aside their differences yesterday kicking off the Songkran festival with wet and wild water fights across the country. (Lots of photos)
Jatuporn: "US intelligence says coup possible"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/02/2012
» Red-shirt co-leader Jatuporn Prompan says latest coup warning serious enough for reds to mobilise.
Who burnt down CentralWorld?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/07/2011
» Prosecutors will show today video footage which they hope will convince the Criminal Court to convict the men charged with the arson and looting of CentralWorld on May 19 last year.
The Democrats at Ratchaprasong
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/06/2011
» The Democrats took over Ratchaprasong for a few hours on Thursday to hold an emotional but incident-free rally.
Thaksin talks to Post Today
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/05/2011
» See, hear and read what Thaksin Shinawatra said in his interveiw with our sister publication Post Today at his home in Dubai.