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Waiting for the dominoes to fall
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/07/2023
» Thai politics stands at a crossroads as an attempt to form a new government by eight coalition parties was blocked by military-appointed senators during the vote for a premier in parliament last week.
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
Britain signs treaty to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Published on 16/07/2023
» AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Britain on Sunday formally signed the treaty to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact, becoming the first new country to take part since its inception in 2018 and opening the way for members to consider other applications including from China and Taiwan.
Hoping for a quick political resolution
Business, Published on 15/07/2023
» Whichever faction of parties comes together to form a new government, the business sector insists there is an urgent need to swiftly establish an administration.
Asian markets jump as US inflation cools
Business, Published on 15/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose for a fifth straight day on Friday, on course for their best week this year, as cooling US inflation stoked speculation that the Federal Reserve could pause interest-rate increases after this month.
Delay poses risks to the economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline in GDP.
Companies on edge regarding delay
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/07/2023
» The private sector has grown increasingly concerned about the delay in the new government’s formation, which could affect new investments and the tourism sector.
SET index fluctuates amid uncertain political outlook
Business, Published on 13/07/2023
» The Thai stock market switched from gains in the morning session to losses in afternoon trade on Wednesday after the Election Commission (EC) decided to send Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s iTV shareholding case to the Constitutional Court for final judgement.
Airlines push Pita to help reduce expenses
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/07/2023
» Airlines are urging the new government to relieve the huge burden from exaggerated operational costs, which is 15-20% higher than in other countries, attributed largely to taxes on fuel, revenue and importing aircraft, saying this issue should be fixed within the first 100 days.
Baht posts biggest gain in a week
Published on 11/07/2023
» The baht and the South Korean won led gains among Asian currencies in an overall positive session on Tuesday as the dollar lost ground after US Federal Reserve officials signalled their rate-tightening cycle was nearing its end.