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Bruised THAI aims for the skies again
News, Published on 31/08/2022
» Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is aiming to resume its position as one of the world's top ten airlines after the completion of its rehabilitation process, the national flag carrier's executives said.
Body of French swimmer found
News, Published on 12/07/2022
» koh chang: The body of a French holidaymaker swept out to sea off Koh Chang during a swim on Sunday has been recovered by local authorities.
Ministry touts gastronomy to boost provincial tourism
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 12/10/2018
» Experienced travellers know that if they want a local experience, they must try local dishes because food can bring insight to a community's identity.
PRM advises clear sailing after Big Sea acquisition
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/03/2018
» SET-listed Prima Marine Plc (PRM), Thailand's largest shipping company for liquid petroleum and petrochemical products, is upbeat about 2018 revenue and expects 9% growth to 5.12 billion baht after acquiring shipper Big Sea Co.
Trump comments, 'hard Brexit' talk depress stocks
Business, Published on 23/01/2017
» Recap: Donald Trump's comment that the US dollar was too strong and blunting the country's competitiveness rattled global stock markets last week, as did fears over the impact of a "hard Brexit" as outlined by British PM Theresa May. As well, confusion about Mr Trump's political and economic agenda made investors step back from risky assets ahead of his inauguration on Friday. The Thai stock market tracked the global trend, but the magnitude of its fall was limited.
Asian shares drift lower in thin Pre-Holiday trade
Business, Published on 26/12/2016
» Recap: The oil price retreat and lack of positive market-moving factors weighed on Asian stocks last week. Thai shares also tracked the fall in the regional bourses, but buying in tax-saving funds ahead of the year-end limited the downside.
Stocks climb as prospects for fed rate hike recede
Business, Published on 06/06/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets rose last week as investors now believe the US Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates until July at the earliest, given concerns about the market impact of the June 23 UK referendum on EU membership. Poor US job figures for May also weakened the case for a rate hike. A recovery in oil prices also lifted sentiment. Thai shares advanced on buying of energy and bank blue chips.
Stocks Gain as US job market roars back
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved up at the end of the week as US jobs data showed a bigger-than-expected rise in non-farm payrolls in October after two months of weakness. As well, a drop in the unemployment rate to 5% increased the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month for the first time in almost a decade. The Thai market also advanced.
Mers and air safety concerns push down SET
Business, Published on 22/06/2015
» Recap: Stock markets around the world rallied last week after the US Federal Reserve signalled that interest rates would rise more slowly than expected. However, the SET slid back below 1,500, led by tourism and aviation stocks, as Thailand reported its first case of Mers, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) red-flagged the country for failing to address safety issues.
Mixed prospects
Asia focus, Published on 26/01/2015
» Thai companies that have been considering regional expansion are going against the global trend of budget cuts in the oil and gas industry by preparing to actively pursue possible merger and acquisition opportunities that may arise.