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Bangladesh's youth uprising has Arab Spring echoes
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
Thailand to set up task force to prevent transactions for Myanmar arms
Published on 25/07/2024
» Thailand will form a task force to enhance the due diligence capabilities of its financial institutions in order to prevent transactions by banks that could lead to arms purchases and human rights abuses in Myanmar, the Foreign Ministry said.
Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
Thailand bets on B500bn cash handout to revive economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/07/2024
» The government expects the rollout of a long-delayed cash handout to most adult citizens to help reverse a slump in economic activity and tackle the highest household debt in Southeast Asia.
Bad debt spike blamed on drop in spending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» An increase in non-performing loans (NPLs) during the first seven months of this year primarily stems from wholesale and retail businesses, according to the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank).
Scandal stalks stocks
Published on 22/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was recently hit by an accounting and embezzlement scandal at Stark Corporation, which is estimated to have cost at least 14.7 billion baht in damages to shareholders and stock investors.
Beware of the 'blue' party
News, Published on 20/07/2024
» The June 26 Senate poll and the June 30 Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Pathum Thani have left the country's two largest parties wary of a lurking threat from the third-ranked Bhumjaithai Party.
China shares lead regional decline as risk rises
Business, Published on 20/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities and currencies declined on Friday as economic and geopolitical risks trumped market optimism surrounding US interest-rate cuts. Mainland Chinese stocks in Hong Kong led the region's losses as the Communist Party's third plenum failed to convince investors about economic growth impetus.
Bangchak Celebrates His Majesty's 72nd Birthday with Social Initiatives
Published on 19/07/2024
» Bangchak Group recently organised the event “Fulfilling Societal Happiness” to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle, 72nd Birthday Anniversary on 28 July 2024. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, presided over the ceremony in honour of His Majesty the King. The event was attended by Bangchak executives and employees, executives from partner, social, and local organisations, neighbouring communities, and the public, and was held at the Bangchak Head Office at M Tower.
Government and banks to discuss screening Myanmar deals
Published on 18/07/2024
» The government plans talks with Thai commercial banks about improved screening of transactions allegedly used for weapons purchases by the Myanmar junta, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Thursday.