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How interest rates affect household debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» Elevated interest rates became the topic of public discussion recently after a homebuyer posted her home instalment payment of 10,900 baht on social media, of which the principal accounted for only five baht, while interest expense was 10,894.5 baht.
Pay rise on the cards for govt staff
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted on Tuesday a study is being carried out on whether to increase salaries for civil servants and those working for the government, but denied any raise would affect the cost of consumer goods.
KingsQuare Residence Soars, Surpasses 1 Billion Baht Target
Published on 07/11/2023
» Knight Frank Thailand has reported that the condominium market faced significant challenges during the second and third quarters of 2023 due to the resurgence of delayed purchasing power, despite a continuous influx of new supply. The second quarter saw an increase in accumulated units for sale at low prices, while the investment sector of the condominium market showed a slight recovery in the third quarter. However, negative factors such as central bank inflation rates and high household debt levels continue to impact certain segments of the market, resulting in stagnation and increased competition.
Paetongtarn's fated rise in Thai politics
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/11/2023
» Most, if not all, political observers find Paetongtarn Shinawatra's rise to power in the Pheu Thai Party as anything but a surprise.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Nov 3-9
Guru, Published on 03/11/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Home price growth slows as steel dips
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/10/2023
» The construction price index for standard homes increased by 1.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023, continuing a four-quarter slowdown, with a major contributor being lower prices of steel and sanitaryware.
Details still hazy on digital handout
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2023
» Since the cabinet led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was sworn into office almost seven weeks ago, the administration has faced numerous incidents, testing the vows it made to the public on the campaign trail.
NBTC preps rights for satellite slots
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/10/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) targets allocating the rights to use unsold satellite orbit slots by March 2024, three months later than originally planned.
Spending plans get a lift as global bond funds return
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/10/2023
» Foreign investors are returning to Thailand’s bonds after a rout drove yields to the highest in nine years.
Rich fans only: South Americans grumble over cost to watch football
AFP, Published on 10/10/2023
» BOGOTá - In football-mad South America, where love for the game transcends social class, watching stars like Lionel Messi play has become inaccessible to most as ticket prices hit the roof.