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New auto repair rules set higher standards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2025
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has moved to strengthen consumer protection and industry transparency by introducing a unified standard for auto repair timelines, meant to improve claims efficiency and enhance public confidence in the non-life insurance industry.
US economy in the dark as shutdown cuts off key data
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US policymakers, financial institutions and business owners have been flying blind for almost a month as a government shutdown has stopped the release of crucial federal economic data ranging from the size of the labour force to the country’s GDP.
When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
US Fed poised to hold off on rate cuts, defying Trump pressure
AFP, Published on 27/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US central bank is widely expected to hold off slashing interest rates again at its upcoming meeting, as officials gather under the cloud of an intensifying pressure campaign by President Donald Trump.
Are GDP forecasts reliable? An examination of models
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2025
» As Thailand's economic outlook continues to be scrutinised, a growing debate has emerged over the reliability of GDP projections, particularly whether they reflect genuine domestic growth or are inflated by temporary trade flows.
Singapore tycoon accuses son of boardroom coup attempt
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/02/2025
» Singapore’s largest listed property developer was plunged into crisis on Wednesday, when its chairman and patriarch Kwek Leng Beng accused his son — the chief executive officer — of attempting a boardroom coup at City Developments Ltd (CDL).
Thailand yet to finalise terms of multilateral clean power deal with Singapore
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - Thailand is yet to finalise terms of an extension to a multilateral deal with Singapore to import hydropower from Laos through Malaysia and Thailand, a senior Thai government official told Reuters on Tuesday.
Bank of Thailand stresses independence
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2024
» Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput on Friday stressed the need for central bank independence in setting monetary policy amid a lengthy disagreement with the government over whether or not interest rates should be cut to support the economy.
New central bank chairman to be chosen in October
Reuters, Published on 04/09/2024
» A new chairman for the Bank of Thailand board is to be appointed by early October, according to the head of the selection committee, as the government seeks more influence over the central bank in the wake of a long-running public disagreement over interest rates.
Call to rev up small nuclear plant project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/08/2024
» The government should speed up efforts to push for a small nuclear power plant project to develop an alternative power source, says former permanent energy secretary Kurujit Nakornthap.