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Business, Published on 01/09/2014
» Recap: Wall Street scaled new heights on upbeat US economic indicators, while Asian stock markets were bolstered by expectations of more stimulus from the European Central Bank. The Thai stock market moved in a narrow range amid an absence of fresh positive factors.
China worries keep lid on global equity gains
Business, Published on 25/08/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets marched up early last week amid eased concerns over a Russia-Ukraine confrontation and upbeat US economic readings, but a sell-off kicked in on renewed concerns over China's economy after tepid manufacturing figures were released. The Thai stock market stayed firmly above the resistance of 1,550 points on hopes that the economy will recover now that NCPO leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen as the new prime minister.
Army, NSC miles apart on peace talks
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/03/2013
» There is a clear lack of unity between the army and the National Security Council (NSC) on two key issues relating to the first formal peace talk between the government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist organisation scheduled in Kuala Lumpur on March 28.
Highlights of the Week
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/11/2012
» Led by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, the 23 new cabinet appointees were sworn in before His Majesty the King at Siriraj Hospital on Thursday and a special meeting of the cabinet scheduled for today, Friday.
Army’s blimp may fly soon
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/09/2012
» The army’s 350 million-baht blimp has never been put in service and it costs 25 million baht a year to maintain. Now, the army is about to spend 50 million more baht to finally get it into the air.
Troops leave Preah Vihear area
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/07/2012
» Police have replaced soldiers on both sides of the Thai-Cambodian border as the two countries respond to an International Court of Justice order.
(Updated) Fighting again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/04/2011
» There were more clashes yesterday, resulting in death, injury and evacuations. Once again, both sides blame the other.
TV blackout upsets nervous nation
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/04/2011
» Many people feared the worst when their TV screens went blank yesterday afternoon. There was no coup, however.
Message heard?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/01/2011
» Maj Gen Chamlong Srimuang, a core PAD leader, says Thailand must demonstrate its military power to gain leverage with Cambodians. Thailand's military may be taking his advice.
Going home
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2010
» The refugees who fled fighting near Mae Sot have largely returned home, but elsewhere more refugees have entered Thailand.