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The Dawei development dream left high and dry
Spectrum, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/03/2017
» Over a decade ago, the Myaung Pyo creek in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region was clean and crystal clear -- a steady, trickling life source. The creek, running alongside a stretch of lush farmland, was relied on by villagers for various daily tasks such as watering crops.
Relief as rain falls, but drought's aftermath to linger
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 30/05/2016
» The arrival of long-awaited rain this month has brought relief across large swathes of Asia from one of the worst heatwaves in decades. But the impact of the recent drought will be felt for months to come in the form of lower crop output, higher food prices and economic hardship for farmers.
Cheap oil means fewer nose jobs
Published on 30/05/2016
» Oil slumps. Middle Eastern patients cancel treatments abroad. Thai hospital stocks slide.
Baht's tumble to 2009 low ties BoT's hands
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/08/2015
» The baht’s descent to a six-year low as investors flee is making it harder for the Bank of Thailand to revive an economy beset by an El Nino-induced drought.
Overfishing driving slavery on Thailand's seafood boats
Associated Press, Published on 26/02/2015
» SAMUT SAKHON — Urine pools under a bed where an emaciated Myanmar man lies wearing only a t-shirt and a diaper.
Villagers squeezed out of homes as forest fight heats up
Spectrum, Published on 15/02/2015
» War widow Saen Saheng was at home with her grandchildren when 30 security guards entered her village of Prek Smach brandishing axes, sling-shots and electric cattle prods. She had lived in the village since she was a young woman.
Saddled with weak economy, Thailand lags Asian rivals in wealth building
Published on 21/10/2014
» While Thailand’s millionaires increased their wealth by more than 11% last year, they’re being blown away by Southeast Asian neighbours who are riding strong economies to boost their incomes by triple digits.
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.
Thailand to allow foreign IPOs
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2014
» Thailand will allow initial public offerings of foreign companies for the first time as Asia's 11th-largest equity market seeks to compete with Hong Kong and Singapore as a regional hub for stock listings.
Default risk soars, funds pull $4bn
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2014
» The perceived risk of Thailand defaulting on its debt is at its highest since August last year, as anti-government protests prompt money managers to sell off Thai stocks and bonds.