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Possible tourism setback rattles wobbly Thai markets
Published on 04/10/2023
» The shooting tragedy at Siam Paragon adds to a double-whammy of rising interest rates and government spending worries that has hammered Thai assets and soured bets on the recovery of the country’s economy, say analysts.
PM eyes commercial hub status
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/10/2023
» Boosting the economy, chasing greater economic engagement with other countries and paving the way for a sustainable future are three of the newly installed government's top priorities, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today.
PM meets Bank of Thailand chief after shock rate hike
Published on 02/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said his meeting with central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput at Government House on Monday discussed economics and finance.
Analyst cuts Thai growth projection
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/09/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has trimmed its economic growth forecast for this year to 3%, down from 3.6% estimated in December last year, primarily because of lower than expected exports and delays in state budget preparation.
HK's billionaire debt kings are losing their mojo
News, Shuli Ren, Published on 27/09/2023
» The tide is turning for Hong Kong's tycoon families. All of a sudden, the younger generation has to work a lot harder to convince banks and investors that their money is safe, and their pet projects are savvy.
Focusing on foreigners
Business, Published on 25/09/2023
» Thailand has long been a popular destination among tourists and long-stay travellers, including expatriates and retirees.
More details needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/09/2023
» Re: "Nation 'like a sick person' ", (BP, Sept 12) & "It sounds like a wishlist", (InQuote, Sept 12).
New board to drive health policies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/09/2023
» A National Health Board (NHB) will synchronise the roles of various ministries and the private sector in managing macro-health policies, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said.
Business calls for action stations
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2023
» Led by newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from the Pheu Thai Party, the government has set a record for the longest time taken to form a cabinet following an election, breaking the previous record of 108 days set by the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration in 2019, as the new government awaits official endorsement.
New govt 'must act'
Published on 27/08/2023
» The incoming government must take urgent action to stimulate the economy by injecting budget funds into the system, academics and businesspeople said.