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Hollywood on Thames is UK's chance to shine
News, Published on 10/09/2024
» Hollywood loves a happy ending, preferably after a few twists and turns along the way. The British version has another chance to write its own after Marlow Film Studios, backed by Avatar director James Cameron and a host of UK creative talents, said it will appeal against the rejection of a planned complex in the country's movie heartland west of London. Suspense turns on whether the two-month-old Labour government will intervene to greenlight a project that so clearly aligns with its mission of stimulating economic growth.
Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair 2024 Opens with Major Showcase
Published on 09/09/2024
» The 70th Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair has opened its doors at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), marking a significant event in the global gems and jewellery industry. Organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) in collaboration with The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), and supported by 16 key public and private organisations, the fair is set to run from 9-13 September 2024. Spanning the entire G and LG levels (Halls 1-8) of the venue, this year's fair promises to be a grand showcase of over 1,100 companies from more than 20 countries, highlighting Thailand's leadership in the gems and jewellery sector.
Thai PM Paetongtarn to prioritise tackling B16tn household debt
Published on 08/09/2024
» Thailand’s new government plans to expedite a sweeping debt restructuring to tackle an estimated $474 billion of household liability, offer financial assistance to small businesses and accelerate fiscal stimulus to lift growth.
Thai PM Paetongtarn vows to serve full 3-year term
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has vowed to serve her full three-year term in office and has established a team to handle any legal complaints brought against her.
PM Paetongtarn sets four key issues for cabinet ministers
Online Reporters, Published on 07/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined four priorities for her cabinet ministers during a special meeting on Saturday. The meeting marked her first official statement following the cabinet's oath-taking before His Majesty the King on Friday.
Cabinet finalising policy list
News, Published on 07/09/2024
» The new cabinet will hold a special meeting on Saturday to prepare a statement outlining the government’s policy stance after all 35 cabinet ministers were officially sworn into office on Friday.
Senate eyes one-day budget bill wrap-up
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/09/2024
» The Upper House looks set to conduct all three readings of the 3.75-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday, with the bill's approval potentially due the same day, Deputy Senate Speaker Gen Kriangkrai Srirak said on Friday.
Follow-ups needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2024
» Re: "Seed bomb threat to forest ecology", (Editorial, Sept 2), "Hilltop plot seized after landslides", (BP, 2 Sept) & "Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks", (BP, Sept 3).
Investors rejoice in stable politics
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/09/2024
» Thai stocks skyrocketed yesterday, posting the highest gain since March last year and breaking the 1,400-point barrier.
Co-op, nano-finance loans gain in Q2
Business, Published on 05/09/2024
» Co-operative (co-op) and nano-finance loans grew significantly in the second quarter of 2024, driven by retail borrowers seeking additional liquidity to cover expenses as access to bank loans became more challenging.