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Your horoscope for August 16-22
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 16/08/2024
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Real action or CSR stunt?
News, Editorial, Published on 14/08/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's initiative to launch a pilot "low-emission zone" (LEZ) project in five districts sounds literally like a breath of fresh air for Bangkok residents who have suffered from high levels of air pollution for too long.
Act to defuse depopulation timebomb
Oped, Somchai Jitsuchon, Published on 14/08/2024
» Low birth rates and a rapidly ageing population pose significant socio-economic challenges for Thailand. This year, the number of elderly people has surpassed 13 million, accounting for over 20% of the total population. This figure is expected to reach 30% soon. As the number of centenarians rises, fewer babies are being born.
Golden girl Panipak leads nation's medal haul
Sports, Published on 13/08/2024
» Thailand's Paris Olympics campaign ended with one gold, three silver and two bronze medals as the national team finished in 44th place in the overall standings of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.
Bank of Thailand rate cuts expected as US economy slows this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/08/2024
» The US economy is expected to enter a cyclical slowdown from late 2024 through to 2025, leading the Bank of Thailand to cut its policy rate by as much as 1.5 percentage points next year alone, says KGI Securities (Thailand).
Deadly consequences
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/08/2024
» Last month, when six Vietnamese people were found dead at a luxury hotel in Bangkok, the news spread internationally. An autopsy conducted by Chulalongkorn Hospital reported that cyanide was the cause of death for all six victims. The tragic incident brought up memories of the case of Am Cyanide in 2023 and renewed awareness of the dangers of cyanide. Am is currently charged with the murder of 14 people by using cyanide and attempted murder of one victim who survived.
Wall Street bounce helps lift Asian shares
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were poised to end a tough week on an upbeat note after Wall Street bounced overnight and data showed China taking a step away from deflation, while Japanese stocks managed to sustain an early rally.
Analysts expect steady policy rate at 2.5%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to hold the policy rate steady at 2.5% at its meeting later this month, with inflation rising slowly back to the target range, say economists who are urging government stimulus measures to drive the slowing economy in addition to the digital wallet scheme.
Weather office says La Nina already under way
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/08/2024
» The La Nina climate pattern has begun affecting local weather, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. Although there is heavy rainfall in some areas, officials say water volume in the reservoirs of major dams may not be sufficient to meet requirements during the dry season that runs from November to April.
Call for new tariffs on Chinese goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/08/2024
» The influx of Chinese industrial products into Southeast Asia is dealing a blow to Thailand's trade, reducing its market share in the region and leading to a trade deficit with China worth nearly US$20 billion, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).