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Red shirts plead guilty to violence
News, Published on 28/09/2019
» Four red-shirt co-leaders have pleaded guilty for their roles in a violent 2007 protest outside the home of the late Privy Council president, Prem Tinsulanonda, apparently hoping the Supreme Court will give them clemency and a less severe punishment.
Dissolve Thai Raksa Chart, Election Commission decides
Published on 13/02/2019
» The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday decided to recommend that the Constitutional Court dissolve the Thai Raksa Chart Party (TRC) for nominating Princess Ubolratana to be its prime ministerial candidate.
The more things change
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2019
» After a series of false promises on a general election, Thailand is scheduled to hold one on March 24 after more than four years of military rule.
Investors hail clarity on poll
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/01/2019
» The private sector hailed Wednesday's announcement of the nation's first general election since 2014, saying clarity on the long-awaited poll date will bolster investor confidence.
Poll at last: Election Day March 24
Published on 24/01/2019
» The general election will be held on March 24, the Election Commission (EC) announced Wednesday, just hours after publication of a long-awaited royal decree calling for national polls.
Somkid steers a steady course
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2015
» The new economic team under Somkid Jatusripitak is not likely to make a dramatic change to the government's direction.
What have they achieved?
Business, Published on 22/05/2015
» Friday marks one year since Thailand’s 12th coup d’etat led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, who promised reforms. <i>Business Post</i> reporters look at the regime’s achievements and failures and sound out on issues that should be followed.
Investors shifting to neighbours
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/01/2014
» Three months of political turmoil in Thailand is starting to benefit neighbouring economies, as fund managers pull money from the country, long-term investments are reconsidered and tourists avoid Bangkok.
Banker urges politicians to 'grow up'
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2013
» The chief executive officer of Kasikornbank has urged politicians on both sides of the political divide to stop acting like children and put the interests of the nation first by ending the protests.
Economy slows in July on weak demand
Online Reporters, Published on 30/08/2013
» Thailand's economy in July continued to slow down from the previous month on the back of lower consumer demand, a central bank report confirmed on Friday.