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CP Group Mobilises Earthquake Relief Across Region
Published on 03/04/2025
» In response to the devastating earthquake that recently struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand, CP Group has launched a comprehensive relief operation to support affected communities. Demonstrating solidarity and compassion, the Group’s top executives, including Senior Chairman Dhanin Chearavanont, Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont, and CEO Suphachai Chearavanont, led employees across its global offices and factories in observing a moment of silence on 31 March to honour those who lost their lives.
National checks find 34 buildings badly damaged
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2025
» Post-earthquake inspections confirmed that 34 buildings across Thailand were severely damaged and have since been declared off-limits.
Myanmar military announces ceasefire as quake deaths top 3,000
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/04/2025
» Myanmar’s military on Wednesday announced a unilateral ceasefire in its fight against rebels until April 22 to expedite relief and reconstruction efforts after last week’s devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 3,000 people.
Thailand eager for trade talks with US
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2025
» Thailand is keen to engage in constructive discussions with the US to foster mutual benefits amid trade tensions.
Paopoom: Stimulus to prop up real estate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/04/2025
» The relaxation of loan-to-value (LTV) measures combined with reduced transfer and mortgage registration fees should help expand both demand and supply in the real estate sector this year, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Home loan easing likely to disappoint
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/04/2025
» The recent easing of loan-to-value (LTV) limits may not boost residential transfers and sales as much as expected, particularly after last week's earthquake in Myanmar impacted the high-rise condo market.
Chinese Mice sector growth eased in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2025
» Sluggish growth of the Chinese Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market is expected for the first quarter, though the recent earthquake should not have a severe impact on the Mice industry.
Ability to pay key to debt restructuring
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 03/04/2025
» Last week's earthquake has provided Thais with two valuable lessons. First, Thailand has no national disaster management plan. No government agency seems to have had carefully thought-out plans and procedures to manage the situation. All measures were carried out on an ad-hoc basis. Worse, there appears to be no coordination among various agencies. Thais were left to rely on their own two feet as thousands of Bangkokians had no choice but to walk for hours to their homes when the mass transit railways were shutdown.
Debt buyback carries risks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/04/2025
» The country's household debt is a critical issue that must be addressed, and the idea of a debt buyback is undeniably appealing. However, authorities must approach the proposal with extreme caution. The debt relief measure gained attention after former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra raised the idea at a mayoral election rally in Phitsanulok last week.
National checks find 34 buildings badly damaged
Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2025
» Post-earthquake inspections confirmed that 34 buildings across Thailand were severely damaged and have since been declared off-limits.