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Ex-banker sounds the alarm on Nan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/09/2024
» The northern province of Nan is home to one of the country's key watershed forests, the source of several major waterways, including the Chao Phraya River. This forest area was declared a first-grade national forest in the 1960s.
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
Spotlight on domestic plays
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» The SET index drifted sideways up in August. After finding support at 1,273 points early in the month, marking the month's low, the index broke above the upper end of the sideways trend of its two-month range (June-July), reaching the month's high of 1,370. Key factors affecting market movements include:
Your horoscope for Sep 6-12
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 06/09/2024
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
China seeks medical tourism boost, but lags behind neighbours like Thailand
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» HONG KONG - When considering where in the world to go under the knife for non-essential surgery, or life-saving operations, would-be medical tourists frequently look to nations that have carved out a reputation for their expertise and affordability.
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.
China: Benefactor or imperial menace?
Oped, Published on 06/09/2024
» Since the start of the 21st century, China has shown its desire to recapture its previous position as the world's most powerful and influential nation. Centuries ago, China -- going by the name of the "Middle Kingdom" -- was the world's most influential nation until Western European countries arrived on the shores of the Chinese empire in the early 16th century.
Government policies favour big business, say critics
Published on 05/09/2024
» The economic policies of the Pheu Thai-led government favour big corporations over the interests of the general public, a Bangkok forum was told on Thursday.
B300 billion in state spending seen as a tonic
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Ministry of Finance expects more than 300 billion baht in government funds will be injected into the economy during the final quarter this year, pushing GDP growth to the anticipated range of 2.7% to 3%.
Thai stocks and baht jump on cabinet news
Published on 05/09/2024
» Thai stocks climbed by the most since March last year, with the baht also rallying on optimism over policy continuity after the formation of the new government.