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Political risks stifle Thai bonds
Published on 06/06/2024
» Rising political risk in Thailand is keeping foreign investors cautious about the country’s bonds, even as they tiptoed back into the market in May for the first time in six months.
Shrinkflation unpacked
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» As manufacturers across various industries seek to cope with rising production costs, many are turning to "shrinkflation" to survive.
SET devises plan for foreign firms, family businesses
Business, Published on 06/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has developed a strategic business plan to attract foreign industries with operations in Thailand as well as family businesses to list on the Thai bourse, aiming to prop up market capitalisation.
Panel says export growth may miss target
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2024
» A private sector panel predicts that Thai export growth may fall short of its target this year because of challenges from both external and internal factors.
Group predicts more factory closures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2024
» Factory shutdowns are expected to gradually increase after 1,600 to 1,700 already shuttered earlier this year because of the economic slowdown, merger plans or rising operating costs, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
A turbulent time for govt
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2024
» Winning an election and forming a coalition is one thing; running a country, another. After nine months at Government House, the Srettha Thavisin government finds itself struggling to fulfil its campaign promises. Tough issues -- such as the charter rewrite, boosting tourism, the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme and the sluggish economy -- remain a fierce challenge.
Communities rise up against mining
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» A number of communities are preparing to take legal action against the cabinet in the wake of its approval late last year of a master plan for mining activity in the country, which they claim will destroy their living habitats and the environment.
Business group keeps growth forecast at 2.2% to 2.7%
Reuters, Published on 05/06/2024
» Thailand's economy is recovering slowly and is expected to grow 2.2% to 2.7% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.
Government seeks tighter grip on central bank after clash
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's administration is discussing ways to exert more control over the Bank of Thailand (BoT) after repeatedly clashing with the monetary authority on economic policy, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Mall Group Expands Tourism Network with 35 Partners
Published on 05/06/2024
» The Mall Group marches forward to join forces with their various tourism industry partners, including hotels, airlines, international payment platforms, travel websites, and others, to form a Tourism Ecosystem and expand the Tourism Network. This aims to attract foreign tourists, which the latest expansion has seen the partnering with 16 leading airlines, international payment platforms, and leading international travel websites to offer remarkable experiences and super special privileges, beyond any other offers for foreign tourists, at The Mall Group’s department stores. The collaboration is targeted to attract foreign tourists during June to August, which for many countries is the summer holiday period for schools.