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Thai democracy: The end or the beginning?
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 30/05/2014
» A lot of things have happened this month. For a start, I am one year older and, hopefully, happier. I also finally got started on doing many things I had long wanted to do but kept putting off. On a broader level, the Thai economy is doing even worse than expected — it contracted by 0.6% in the first quarter from a year earlier. More surprising was last week’s swift coup, transformed so quickly from a state of nationwide martial law.
Economy 'headed for collapse'
Business, Published on 15/05/2014
» Thailand’s economy is in danger of contracting in the first and second quarters and continuing its sluggish trend for another two or three years due to the political impasse, warns a former Bank of Thailand chairman.
Sacked cabinet fuels uncertainty
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2014
» The confidence of business operators and investors alike remains fragile, with political uncertainty still high after the Constitutional Court's removal of caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and nine other ministers from office yesterday.
Taking sides isn't for everyone
Asia focus, Published on 06/05/2014
» One cannot avoid talking about domestic politics in Thailand and the impact it is having on the economy and the country’s standing in the region, with the Asean Economic Community (AEC) only 20 months away.
Foreign funds help lift set above 1,400
Business, Published on 21/04/2014
» Recap: Foreign capital continues to flow back to Asia, thanks to upbeat US economic readings and solid company earnings. The inflows spilling into the Thai stock market and the red-shirts’ cancellation of a planned rally propelled the SET index to break through the 1,400-point barrier.
New FTI boss promises to revamp voting process
Business, Published on 09/04/2014
» The new chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries pledges to patch up differences among members and revamp the way the FTI elects its chairman, which are deemed the main issues causing conflict within Thailand's largest private organisation.
Phatra cuts 2014 growth forecast
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/03/2014
» Phatra Securities Plc is revising down its 2014 economic growth forecast from 2.8%, given the rising downside risks to the economy after the Constitutional Court nullified the Feb 2 general election and called for a new poll.
Hearts across Asia
Asia focus, Published on 10/02/2014
» Ahhh … Valentine’s Day is coming. Mouthwatering chocolate, beautiful red roses, candlelit dinners, expensive wine, T-shirts for two, greeting cards … people are getting ready to make a memorable impression on their loved ones. Luxurious restaurants and hotels in countries across Southeast Asia will be booked solid as usual ahead of Feb14.
Small travel firms face struggle
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 31/01/2014
» About 10-15% of small and medium-sized tour operators in Thailand are unlikely to survive if the political conflicts cannot be solved by April, the Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) has warned.
Bargain-Hunters pounce after new year plunge
Business, Published on 06/01/2014
» Recap: Improving US economic data raised anticipation in the market that the US Federal Reserve will continue its stimulus rollback, while disappointing Purchasing Managers' Index data from China rattled Asian stock markets. Political woes at home also weighed on the Thai stock market.