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China worries hit stocks as blast deepens set pain
Business, Published on 24/08/2015
» Recap: A fresh Chinese equity rout triggered by weak manufacturing data and accelerating outflows, plunging oil prices and sabre-rattling between North and South Korea roiled stock markets across the world last week. The deadly bombing at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok further rattled nerves in Thailand, where stocks plunged well below 1,400 points.
Somkid to take reins on economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thursday the cabinet reshuffle was made to appease all sides and warned new ministers to live up to expectations or face criticism.
Prayut offers glimpse of reshuffle
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/08/2015
» The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle involves more than 20 positions except security-related portfolios, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.
Prayut gives all ministers equal chance to stay or go
Online Reporters, Published on 22/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha promised on Wednesday there would be no favouritism in a cabinet reshuffle once he decides to make a change to the line-up.
Prayuth seeks to broaden South talks
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/08/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has held peace talks with southern insurgent groups, both openly and behind closed doors, according to Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha.
High-speed rail: Big money project for the rich?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2013
» Big spending for high-speed rail questioned by Thaksin's former Finance Ministers. More capacity for existing rail cargo & passenger makes more sense.
Economic development: Getting back on track
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2012
» Linking research with business needs & getting back to long-term plans, top priority according to Somkid's new think tank.
Somkid Jatusripitak: Research institute, not politics
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/07/2012
» Bridging the gap between universities & business, the best way he can help his country, decides former economics tsar Somkid Jatusripitak.
End of central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2012
» Everyone wants a weak baht for cheap competitive exports, but there is a limit to what can be done point out central bank bank head & economists.
The future of the Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/11/2010
» An economics seminar this week began the informed debate that is needed more than ever after the redshirt-yellowshirt mudslinging of the last few years.