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Thailand risks credit rating downgrade, opposition warns
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/09/2024
» Thailand runs a "very alarming" risk of credit rating downgrades if the government does not rein in its massive pile of debt to prop up Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, according to the country's biggest opposition group.
Panel, NBTC vow to support printed circuit board industry
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/09/2024
» A House of Representatives committee on higher education, science, research and innovation and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have vowed to fully support the printed circuit board (PCB) sector as the core of the country's digital transformation.
Rising demand for food pushes up exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2024
» Exports in August expanded by 7% as demand grew for Thai agricultural and food products, thanks to the increased purchasing power of trading partners.
Bank of Thailand keeping an eye on rising baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand insists it is committed to managing the baht's appreciation against the US dollar, with a view to easing its impact on the real economy.
BoT ought to revise exchange rate policy
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» This is not the usual time slot for my article. My articles are usually published every other Thursday. The next one was for Oct 3. However, I feel that the "too strong" Thai baht requires immediate attention.
Being graft-free is good for business
News, Published on 25/09/2024
» Risks of corruption and bribery are key factors that multinational companies take into account when deciding to invest money or conduct business in Thailand. Early this month, a well-known US-based company selling farm and construction equipment paid $10 million (329 million baht) to settle charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission after its Thai subsidiary was found bribing government officials to secure procurement contracts from the Department of Highways (DoH) and the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Wage hike stuck in limbo
News, Editorial, Published on 25/09/2024
» The national tripartite wage committee deferred its meeting again yesterday, derailing the Pheu Thai Party's flagship policy of raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide by Oct 1.
Let's give a hip hippo hooray for soft power!
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/09/2024
» Every breath you take / Every move you make / Every step you take / The world is watching you.
Rights groups decry Myanmar executions
Published on 24/09/2024
» Human rights groups have condemned the reported executions of a husband and wife in Myanmar, and have called for international action to prevent what they say are the imminent hangings of five more pro-democracy activists.
Baht at 19-month high against US dollar
Business, Published on 24/09/2024
» The baht surged to a 19-month high against the dollar, driven by a weaker US currency and profit-taking in gold.