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Govt tackles big sector items, but the poor still waiting
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2018
» After almost four years in power, the military government may have been successful in some macroeconomic areas and structural changes. In terms of the household economy, however, it still faces the uphill task of easing the plight of the grassroots.
Two cheap loan projects launched for farmers
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/05/2018
» The government has kicked off two major cheap loan projects with a combined value of 93.6 billion baht to help reduce the cost of farming, according to the state-run Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).
Airbnb's unpaid tax bill remains a double-edged sword
Business, Published on 19/05/2018
» Airbnb's corporate taxes could bring in millions of baht to state coffers and set it on a level playing field with traditional hospitality operators. But taxing the online platform, now on legally dubious grounds in Thailand, could also reduce the overall benefits the Thai economy derives from it.
Art space: the final frontier
News, Published on 19/05/2018
» Out of the blue, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang recently floated the idea that City Hall should take over managing the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).
She'll always have Paris
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 19/05/2018
» Naphaporn Bodiratnangkura, aka Nu Lek, part of the fourth generation of Nai Lert Group, has been in the spotlight of Thai society since returning from abroad many years ago and promptly being dubbed the Paris Hilton of Thailand.
New businesses boom in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/05/2018
» New business registration rose 7% year-on-year in April, the highest in a decade, helped by the country's growing economy and the ease of doing business.
Oil price surge rattles equity traders, SET retreats
Business, Published on 19/05/2018
» Recap: Financial markets remain on edge over geopolitical risks in the Middle East, which could drive surging oil prices even higher. US Treasury yields at a seven-year high, meanwhile, are stoking expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise its interest rate more than four times this year.
Italian populists unveil joint government programme
AFP, Published on 18/05/2018
» ROME - Italian anti-establishment and far-right parties took a step closer to forming a government by publishing a joint policy programme on Friday.
Guru's Weekly Pick: May 18-24
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/05/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Trade groups sound alarm on e-booking
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 18/05/2018
» Major tourism associations have called on the government to protect local booking companies as big hotels and online travel agents (OTA) spend huge sums in Thailand, out of fear that the trend will critically damage local operators and forced them out of business.