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High hopes for EEC investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2018
» Investment in Thailand is expected to maintain momentum in the coming year as funds flow into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Thailand prepares to show Asean leadership
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 02/01/2018
» As Thailand climbs back onto the world stage its foreign policy is likely to take on a more prominent role this year, when the kingdom celebrates 200 years of ties with the United States and Bangkok prepares to take over the chair of Asean in 2019.
Lessons from Thai votes on Jerusalem
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 02/01/2018
» Thailand made a historic decision on 21 Dec to join 127 other United Nations member states in rejecting the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. In the past, when push came to shove in a major diplomatic decision, Bangkok would normally duck the issue by practising "fence-sitting" to protect its perceived national interests.
Learning to build a better future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/01/2018
» While going to school is an unexciting ritual among many children, it is viewed as an extraordinary routine by those who see its true value.
AirAsia buyback signals grander ambitions for group head
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) chief Tassapon Bijleveld's 8.28-billion-baht share buyback from King Power Group last week may have been largely influenced by parent AirAsia's desire to consolidate the group's airline subsidiaries.
Thai, Philippine stocks hit record closing highs
Reuters, Published on 03/01/2018
» The Thai and Philippine indexes hit record closing highs on Wednesday, while other Southeast Asian stock markets msotly rose, tracking broader Asian shares that marked a 10-year top on improved prospects for global economic growth.
Thai airlines keep a wary eye on rising costs
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thai airlines are likely to face less financial turbulence in 2018 as competition eases, with the biggest challenge posed by rising costs, especially for fuel.
Ivory towers won't fall
News, Postbag, Published on 05/01/2018
» Re: "Let's ban ivory here", (PostBag, Jan 3).
Six strategies targeted for development
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/01/2018
» Thailand's national strategy is centred on six key areas -- farming, services, tourism, entrepreneurship, logistics and digital -- to help raise the country's competitiveness and make it a developed nation in 20 years.
SET extends gains, Philippine stocks hit record closing high
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 05/01/2018
» Thai and Philippines indexes touched record closing highs on Friday, while most Southeast Asian stock markets rose, mirroring increases in Asian peers and in step with stellar gains on Wall Street overnight.