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On the edge of a precipice?
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Phusadee Arunmas and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2024
» Tensions between the Bank of Thailand and the coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who is also the finance minister, have been apparent for months and flared up last week after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain interest rates at 2.5% following a political push for a reduction.
Central prepares for New Year parties
Business, Siriporn Sachamuneewongse, Published on 12/01/2023
» The Mall Group is also investing 150 million baht on a rabbit-themed festival.
How to create fresh content
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 20/10/2021
» I recently celebrated the 365th article on business creativity and innovation that I have co-published on a biweekly basis in a Bangkok Post column titled "Creativity Un-Ltd" and the Thinkergy Blog since April 2007.
Restoring faith in travel
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 11/10/2021
» The Delta variant caused high infection rates in the country this year, with more Thais looking for ways to cope.
Dim outlook for Lunar New Year
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/02/2021
» Low incomes and high household debt are looming over the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, while an additional 1 million room nights in the stimulus campaign were fully redeemed, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
A plea for help
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Somruedi Banchonduang, Published on 11/01/2021
» 2021 is the year of the Metal Ox in the Chinese zodiac, where hard work and discipline define many of the animal's attributes. The reality at the outset of this year requires such attributes if the economy has a prayer of recovery.
Online lottery project up for hearing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2020
» The Government Lottery Office (GLO) is preparing to conduct a public hearing nationwide to assess public opinion on the online lottery project.
Creativity in the Year of the Rat
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 31/01/2020
» Last Saturday, we celebrated Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Rat, or to be more precise, the Metal Rat. The rat is the first of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, so we are beginning a new cycle in this new decade. Today, let's explore what creative inspirations we may derive from the rat to succeed in the year ahead.
Asean facing economic headwinds
Business, Jibran Ahmed, Published on 17/01/2020
» All is not well on the regional front. The Year of the Rat under the Chinese zodiac, associated with surplus and wealth, begins on Jan 25. However, at the turn of the decade, Southeast Asia's economic prospects face inauspicious circumstances.
Freighted with ominous signs
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2020
» The Year of the Metal Rat is said to have promising prospects for stability, wealth and surplus, according to the Chinese zodiac. In actuality, 2020 comes with ominous signs suggesting another challenging year for businesses, as geopolitical tensions and poor sentiment among consumers and investors will not dissipate into thin air any time soon.