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New debate format
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/01/2026
» Re: "Academics sound alarm ahead of poll", (BP, Jan 14). A one-on-one debate format between political parties would greatly help us decide who we want to solve basic structural problems in our economy, society and justice system -- and the media should play a key role in arranging such a debate and setting the theme.
SET offers products to lure fresh funds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is preparing to introduce a new range of investment products, including crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and gold perpetual contracts, as part of its three-year strategic plan through 2028 to attract fresh fund flows to the Thai bourse.
Nuanced Thai smiles
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/01/2026
» Re: " 'Mai pen rai' paradox: from kindness to toxic silence", (Life, Jan 7). This is an excellent article, but alas goes down a rabbit hole, akin to mitigating daily road fatalities and addressing other issues often lamented in this column that we're acquainted with.
Somaliland: Mixed motivations
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 03/01/2026
» Last week Israel was the first country in the world to establish diplomatic relations with Somaliland. Not Somalia, a wreck of a country on the East African coast that has been mired in civil war for the past thirty-five years, but Somaliland, a different country just north of there that has been peaceful, relatively prosperous and even democratic for all those years.
GC Strengthens Capital with Hybrid Debenture Success
Published on 04/12/2025
» A major step in capital strengthening has been achieved as PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), the chemical flagship of PTT Group and a global leader in the sector, successfully completed the issuance of its new subordinated hybrid debentures with a total offering size of THB 10,000 million. The strong demand from investors underscores confidence in GC’s financial position and long-term growth potential, while the funding will further support the company’s strategic shift toward High Value–Low Carbon business expansion.
GC Sets 4.40% Interest for Hybrid Debentures
Published on 06/11/2025
» PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in the chemical industry and the chemical flagship of PTT Group, has officially announced the interest rate for its Thai Baht-Subordinated Hybrid Debentures with the issuer’s right to early redemption (“Subordinated Hybrid Debentures”) at 4.40% per annum for the first five years and six months. The public offering is expected to take place during 27–28 November and 1–3 December 2025, through 12 financial institutions.
France stumbles through an autumn of woe
Oped, Published on 05/11/2025
» France has faced a tumultuous autumn. The usual strikes, government shuffles, and sensational events -- from a high-profile daylight heist at the world-famous Louvre Museum to the imprisonment of a former president -- have characterised a disquieting period.
Brokerage expects SET to rise 5% by year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) has maintained its Thai stock market index estimate for year-end 2025 at 1,376 points, about 5% higher than it is now, expecting foreign fund inflows to gradually return as the global interest rate downtrend begins, although an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble in overheated US tech stocks could trigger volatility.
GC Issues New Hybrid Debentures to Bolster Growth
Published on 17/10/2025
» PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in the chemical business and the chemical flagship of PTT Group, has announced its plan to issue new Thai Baht-subordinated hybrid debentures. The debentures are expected to be offered to the general public through a Public Offering (PO) in late 2025 as part of GC’s ongoing Deleveraging Programme. The initiative aims to strengthen the company’s long-term capital structure, enhance financial flexibility, and ensure readiness amid global economic and geopolitical challenges — driving GC towards high-value, low-carbon sustainable growth.
Vacheron Constantin exhibition marks 270 years of excellence
Life, Published on 07/10/2025
» Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin highlighted its heritage and artistry through the recently-wrapped exhibition “The Quest: 270 Years Of Seeking Excellence” at Nai Lert Park Heritage Home.