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Finance minister outlines ‘Five Pillars’ strategy
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/10/2025
» The government is moving ahead with its “Five Pillars of the Economy” initiative, combining short-term economic stimulus with long-term structural reforms aimed at improving competitiveness, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
A wolf in sheep's clothing?
Published on 04/10/2025
» The sudden decision by Thamanat Prompow, the patriarch of the Klatham Party, to defect from the Pheu Thai-led government and throw his support behind a new minority coalition with Anutin Charnvirakul as premier has jolted the already fragile Thai political landscape.
Global, regional outlooks rise in October
Business, Published on 04/10/2025
» Global Market: We expect the global equity market will perform well in October due to the resumption of the US Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle (twice this year and once each in 2026 and 2027), the easing of trade war concerns, lower geopolitical risks and a global economic recovery.
Asia tunes out US shutdown drama
Business, Published on 04/10/2025
» RECAP: Most emerging Asian markets recorded gains as investors shrugged off US government shutdown worries, with risk appetite rising because of local factors, and optimism about another US interest rate cut.
Soft power left idle
News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2025
» A change in government can create a sense of renewal and excitement. New faces in the cabinet and new policies give the public hope for improved public administration and service.
New retirement lottery scheme slammed by critics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2025
» Critics are arguing the new government's proposed online lottery for retirement savings is a weaker tool for building savings than the previous administration's "retirement lottery" programme.
Deepfake political scam ads surging on Meta platforms
AFP, Published on 02/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Scammers are among the top political advertising spenders on Meta’s platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians — including President Donald Trump — to promote fake government benefits, a US watchdog group said Wednesday.
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2025
» New Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the government's economic stimulus plan will enable GDP expansion of more than 1% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier forecast of just 0.3%.
Calls for 24-hour Sadao checkpoint
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/10/2025
» The number of arrivals and revenue from the Malaysian tourism market can increase by 20-30% if bribery at the border is resolved and the new government extends the operating hours of border checkpoints, according to Hat Yai tourism operators.
Digitisation needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/10/2025
» Re: "New DES minister urged to prioritise AI", (Business, Sept 23). My son, who completed a BBA, has just joined an MBA programme at a local university. For this, he had to cancel his existing visa from his college and apply for a fresh one through his new university. He reached the immigration office at 8am and was given token 78 for cancellation and 900 for issuance of a new visa. With each applicant's process taking about 10 minutes, he would easily be spending over 12 hours there. The officials work beyond 4.30pm and until 9pm to issue or reject every visa.