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Pop culture explosion
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/05/2014
» Darth Vader and his Stormtroopers will invade Bangkok this weekend! And no, we’re not saying that as a side effect of the Star Wars marathon we went on to celebrate Star Wars Day (May 4) or the announcement of the Star Wars: Episode VII cast. It’s because Thailand Comic Con 2014 is taking place from today until Sunday (May 9-11) at Siam Paragon and the arch-villain and his soldiers will make an appearance there. This week, to help you embrace your inner geek (we all have one — don’t be in denial), we present what you can expect from the pop culture event along with other ways to geek out in Bangkok.
SET index sees drop of 23.59 points
Business, Published on 09/05/2014
» Thai shares slipped 1.68% to below the 1,400-mark yesterday as investors fretted over potential confrontation between pro- and anti-government protesters, who will hold a mass rally this weekend, and see no end to the political mess after Wednesday’s court ruling that led to the removal of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and several ministers involved in the transfer of a high security official.
UTCC predicts GDP growth below 2%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2014
» Consumer confidence hit an almost 13-year low last month as the political unrest drags on, while academics warn that the crisis, if left to continue, may trim the country's economic growth to lower than 2% this year.
Prasarn frets over investment effect
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/05/2014
» The Thai economy can withstand the prolonged domestic political uncertainties in the short run thanks to the country's strong fundamentals, but it will hurt the investment outlook over the medium term, says the Bank of Thailand governor.
S&P: Yingluck removal credit negative
Business, Published on 09/05/2014
» The dismissal of caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra by the Constitutional Court will have no immediate effect on Thailand's sovereign credit rating, but it is a credit negative as it could deepen the already weak economy, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said.
BBL reports drop in profit
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/05/2014
» Bangkok Bank (BBL), Thailand's largest bank by assets, has warned that its earnings this year could be lower than last year with the gloomy economy eating into its profitability.
Foreigners watch and wait
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2014
» Thailand should look ahead to holding a new election and putting a functioning government in place as a solution to months-long political strife and to prevent long-term harm to the Thai economy, say foreign business leaders.
Smartphone market sees fall in sales
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/05/2014
» Thailand's smartphone market is entering a new phase of significant decline as political unrest increasingly dampens consumer confidence and spending.
Money Expo hit in the pocket
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/05/2014
» Financial transactions at Money Expo Bangkok are expected to slip sharply to 90 billion baht this year from 154 billion last year, mainly due to the prolonged political chaos that is worsening the already sluggish economy, banks' stringent loan scrutiny and soaring household debt.
WGG leads way with start of solar rooftop project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2014
» Thailand’s first solar rooftop on a commercial building was officially launched yesterday on Bang Na-Trat Highway with a total capacity of 4.2 megawatts.