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Waiting for the dominoes to fall
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/07/2023
» Thai politics stands at a crossroads as an attempt to form a new government by eight coalition parties was blocked by military-appointed senators during the vote for a premier in parliament last week.
Thailand targets 25m tourists this year
Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged agencies concerned to streamline procedures so the country can achieve the target of receiving 25 million tourists this year, deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Sunday.
Horns of a dilemma
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2023
» With the Move Forward Party (MFP) still on track to establish a new government, fresh concerns over the next chapter in Thai-Chinese economic relations have surfaced.
Drowning in debt
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2023
» Household debt has long been a concern for Thailand, impeding consumer spending and hindering economic growth.
Timeline unnerves some sectors
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/06/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) and seven coalition political parties are expected to ascend to power in early August.
MFP to go easy on wage hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/05/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat said a coalition government under his leadership would not raise the minimum daily wage to 450 baht immediately but would ensure a reasonable increase without causing damage to industry or the economy.
Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
The critical first 100 days
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2023
» Business leaders have begun to think about the outlook for Thailand in the first 100 days under a new administration, with the poll less than a week away.
The price of populism
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2023
» After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.