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Thai ESG X to draw 40% of LTF capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/05/2025
» High-income investors are likely to shift their long-term equity fund (LTF) investments to Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, with roughly 40% of the 150-160 billion baht worth of outstanding LTF capital migrating to these new funds, say fund managers.
Minister seeks support for export firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2025
» State-owned financial institutions are being urged to step up introducing measures to support export businesses and the supply chain.
Tourism reform call as numbers plunge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2025
» Thailand needs to urgently address the freefall in foreign arrivals, which is more pronounced this quarter among both leisure and corporate travellers, by reforming the sector and creating new destinations, according to a former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
US Supreme Court weighs judicial checks on Trump with birthright case
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court was hearing a case Thursday that could sharply curb the judiciary's ability to rein in Donald Trump and future American presidents.
Govt urged to improve crisis messaging
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2025
» Effective communication is essential for strengthening public awareness and preparedness during a crisis, said Assoc Prof Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Communication Arts at Chulalongkorn University, following the earthquake on March 28.
Unique geography puts city at risk, says seismologist
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2025
» While the likelihood of another earthquake hitting Thailand in the near future remains very low, many parts of the country — including Bangkok — are at high risk of experiencing tremors originating from nearby fault lines, a seismologist has warned.
Government tightens rules to prevent illegal work by foreign students
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has introduced new regulations to prevent foreign students from using short courses as a cover for illegal work in Thailand. Effective immediately, all institutions must submit their short course curricula for review.
Thai taxman aims to tighten enforcement
Published on 15/05/2025
» The Revenue Department has vowed to tighten enforcement of tax collection from four types of businesses to ensure accurate payments.
DSI: Minister’s absence won’t derail Senate probe
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says it will move ahead with its investigation into alleged vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election even though a court has suspended Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong from overseeing the agency.
Elderly abbot accused of B300m embezzlement
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2025
» A 70-year-old abbot accused of embezzling 300 million baht from a famous Buddhist temple and using it for gambling turned himself in to police in Bangkok on Thursday, just as they were about to seek a warrant for his arrest.