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Why the economy is heading for a crisis
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 02/05/2024
» I wish I were this good when it comes to picking winning lottery ticket. Just a few days ago, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) lowered its 2024 GDP growth projection from 2.8% to 2.4%, citing blah, blah, blah.
Health risks faced by workers in spotlight
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/05/2024
» Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) warned people in workplaces of the life-threatening health risks from preventable non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which contribute to 400,000 deaths and account for 1.6 trillion baht in economic losses annually.
Blinken's diplomatic dance in China
Oped, Published on 01/05/2024
» US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China for whirlwind discussions with the People's Republic political grandees in Shanghai and Beijing with the hope of "stabilising the relationship" between both countries. So into the Beijing/Washington political turbulence, Mr Blinken flew to smooth the Sino-American political rivalry, especially over China's military assertiveness towards the South China Sea, Taiwan, the Ukraine war, and naturally two-way trade.
New finance minister given thumbs up
Business, Published on 30/04/2024
» Stock market analysts welcomed Pichai Chunhavajira as the new finance minister, saying the former Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) chairman is expected to actively oversee the capital market and push forward economic stimulus as the 2024 fiscal budget is ready for disbursement.
Finance Ministry downgrades Thai growth forecast
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Finance Ministry on Monday downgraded its economic growth forecast to 2.4% for this year, down from its previous projection of 2.8% in January.
Calculating the cost of war
Business, Published on 29/04/2024
» Currency depreciation, a surge in oil prices and a decline in purchasing power often result from geopolitical conflicts.
Domestic car sales see 30% fall in March
Business, Published on 26/04/2024
» Domestic car sales in Thailand remained sluggish in March, falling by 29.8% year-on-year to 56,099 units, though the tally is slightly greater than the February total, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Ensuring safety and health at work
Oped, Published on 26/04/2024
» Climate change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Yingluck in the clear over funding scandal
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/04/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that cleared former premier Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance in connection with a 240-million baht public relations campaign, said a source close to the matter.
Suriya outlines China visit agenda
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/04/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit will visit China next month to discuss the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project and further promote the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject.