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Trump's 'Golden Age' and how to invest
Business, Published on 25/01/2025
» United States President Donald Trump has proclaimed the beginning of "America's Golden Age" and already issued dozens of executive orders in his first week in office.
Supply glut likely to keep prices attractive
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/01/2025
» Prospective homebuyers are likely to benefit from attractive prices this year as developers are expected to scale back on new project launches and prioritise clearing unsold inventory to generate cash amid unfavourable market sentiment and intense competition.
Commission banking on renewables
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2025
» A greater number of short-term purchases of renewable power will represent a "last-ditch effort" the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) can make to help the government reduce electricity bills to support its policy to curb the power tariff that remains as high as 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit).
Electricity prices fuel debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal to reduce the power tariff to 3.70 from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) has sparked a debate on the future of electricity prices, which have remained high since 2022.
Asian equities dip on post-rally profit-taking
Business, Published on 18/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities mostly fell yesterday on profit-taking after a rally earlier in the week that was helped by a bullish mood on Wall Street and bets that US interest rate cuts could come sooner than previously expected.
ICONSIAM Leads Thailand to Countdown Glory
Published on 15/01/2025
» ICONSIAM, the iconic landmark on the Chao Phraya River, a joint venture by Siam Piwat Group, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), and Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC), has announced its historic success with the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025. The event has firmly placed Thailand on the global countdown stage, attracting over 1 million attendees during the three-day celebration and generating more than 100 million views worldwide.
Uyghurs held in Thailand ‘fear new bid to return them to China’
Published on 11/01/2025
» A group of Uyghur men who have been detained in Thailand for more than a decade allege that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, where they would be at risk of abuse and torture, say activists.
Thailand Shines with Four Wins at PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards
Published on 23/12/2024
» Over 130 leading developers and design practices from across Asia recently gathered in Bangkok to celebrate the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, supported by V-ZUG Thailand. At the prestigious event, Thai finalists claimed four top honours: Sansiri Public Company Limited won for BuGaan Pattanakarn and Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol, while AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited was recognised for The City Rama5-Nakhon In, and APAC Land took home an award for APAC Tower.
Asian shares retreat as US rate-cut prospects dim
Business, Published on 21/12/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday and the dollar traded near a two-year high as investors continued to fret about the likelihood of fewer US interest rate cuts in the coming year.
Bitcoin Loans for Thailand’s Reserve: Acme Worawat’s Vision
Published on 16/12/2024
» Bangkok – Acme Worawat, also known as Worawat Narknawdee, a renowned cryptocurrency expert and one of Thailand's pioneering Bitcoin miners, has proposed a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen Thailand’s financial reserves. Worawat is offering interest-free Bitcoin loans to the Thai government to support its reserve funds and accelerate the country’s transition to a digital economy.