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Storm clouds gather over economic view
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2019
» Caught in the crossfire between a trade spat of the world's superpowers and marred by lacklustre confidence at home, Thailand's economy faces an uphill task to resuscitate growth in the second half.
Stocks rally following Prayut win
Business, Published on 07/06/2019
» Thai stocks rallied on Thursday after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha won a parliamentary vote to reclaim the premiership on Wednesday night, an event seen as reducing anxiety surrounding policy changes when the new government takes office.
World Bank trims growth view to 3.5%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/06/2019
» The World Bank has cut its Thai economic growth forecast for 2019 to 3.5% and plans to review the economic outlook again after a new cabinet line-up is announced.
Wisesight: Social media weighed in on election
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/03/2019
» Social media played a prominent role in the general election outcome, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Thaksin Shinawatra being the most talked about politicians online, according to a report from data analytics firm Wisesight.
Four shades of a political firebrand
Business, Published on 07/04/2018
» Visitors at Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's house are greeted by a copy of Caspar David Friedrich's Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog. The picture, associated with a host of political firebrands, depicts an old man standing perfectly still on a mountain overlooking a body of fog pushed around violently by the wind. The man is wearing a coat similar to those worn by students and protesters during the German War of Liberation.
Thanathorn to hand over reins
Business, Published on 30/03/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit will in all likelihood hand the leadership of auto parts maker Thai Summit to his younger brother Sakulthorn, as the 39-year-old billionaire moves into the political sphere.
Seminar airs doubts about state EV push
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/10/2016
» The government is being urged to make a thorough study of the negative impact on parts makers, labourers and the automotive industry before promoting electric vehicles (EVs).
Thai Summit targets overseas markets
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 13/08/2016
» Thai Summit Group, one of the country's largest auto parts makers, is revving up its expansion plans abroad over the next five years in a strategic move to offset the bearish automotive market in the country.