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Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
Govt in debate crosshairs
Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» The opposition and the Senate are set to put the new government in the crosshairs when it spells out its policy statement in parliament this week, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet handout scheme among the main targets.
Back to square one?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» After the Constitutional Court brought an end to the government of Prime Minster Srettha Thavisin, the House of Representatives voted for Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party's leader and daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to take the role just two days later.
Digital cash handout carries high financial risk, warns opposition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» The opposition warned the government of the high financial risk of excessive borrowing, largely due to the planned 500 billion baht digital cash handout, as the fiscal 2025 Budget Bill debate began in parliament on Wednesday.
Pridiyathorn warns over energy policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/03/2024
» MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, a former deputy prime minister, issued an open letter to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday urging the government to revise its energy policy before it is too late.
Who's pulling the economic strings?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2024
» The political soap opera in Thailand is expected to revive after former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole, returning to his Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok, his de facto command base for years during his tenure as premier.
CKPower reports a 2023 revenue of B10.94bn
Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2024
» The company projects its performance to continue its upward trajectory, influenced by seasonal factors, and plans to increase renewables-based capacity in pursuit of CKP Net Zero Emissions 2050.
Doubts raised over wallet loan bill
Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2024
» A leading critic of the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout has said that the government might face a lawsuit if it decides to continue to try and fund the scheme through its 560-billion-baht loan bill.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.