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A glaring hole in security
Published on 02/08/2025
» With border tensions still simmering, the absence of a proper defence minister has strategic symbolic implications v The conflict with Cambodia looks increasingly likely to be very costly to Pheu Thai and the Shinawatra clan.
Stocks fall as US tariff news sinks in
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off extended to a sixth day as US President Donald Trump boosted tariffs across the world, while two days of solid earnings from megacap tech firms failed to lift sentiment.
GH Bank eager to explore the high-end mortgage market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Government Housing (GH) Bank is expanding its housing loan market to include the high-end segment, which accounts for 4.5% of its total lending.
Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Central banks caused own woes
News, Published on 02/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's fierce attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have attracted global attention, rattled markets and, perhaps most importantly, sparked debate about the wisdom of central-bank independence -- a complex issue with constitutional and economic implications.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine hit record in July
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» KYIV - Russia fired a record number of drones at Ukraine in July, an AFP analysis showed on Friday, intensifying its deadly bombardment of the country despite US pressure to stop the war.
True Corp charts AI roadmap
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/08/2025
» True Corporation has outlined a clear path for Thailand to take a leadership role in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, emphasising the need for comprehensive development in four key areas: infrastructure and technology, high-quality data, talent and leadership, and strong policy and governance.
Multilateralism seen as a key to success
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/08/2025
» Multilateralism remains a crucial tool for navigating the rapidly changing global order, and Thailand is well-positioned to promote this principle through collaboration with Asian nations and global partners, including the United States, according to former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai.
Trump unveils slew of new tariffs, punishes Canada
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries -- including a blistering 35% on neighbour Canada -- as he seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.