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Tiny parties, giant power
News, Editorial, Published on 14/08/2019
» After a week of what must have been intense negotiations with a small coalition party bloc on their quota of political positions, the administration of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has managed to survive, for now. These small parties, however, will remain a thorn in the side of the coalition government given its razor-thin majority.
Trade spat, exports hit July confidence index
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2019
» Business sentiment hit its lowest rate in 18 months in July, attributed to the mounting trade row between the US and China, falling exports and relatively low farm prices.
External issues rock stocks, gold prices reach 6-year high
Business, Published on 14/08/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index on Tuesday slumped nearly 2% as political and financial turbulence on the external front sent investor confidence into disarray.
Quarry plan 'intimidation' to be probed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday promised to investigate reports that a conservationist and media crews were intimidated and prevented from attending a public hearing for a quarrying project in Phatthalung province.
Q-Con in search of site for fourth facility
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2019
» SET-listed Quality Construction Products Plc (Q-Con), the lightweight concrete producer, plans to expand with a fourth production facility worth an investment of roughly 400-500 million baht to support both local sales and exports.
Yuan is at right level, says senior PBoC official
Business, Published on 14/08/2019
» BEIJING: China's yuan is at an appropriate level currently and two-way fluctuations in the currency will not necessarily cause disorderly capital flows, according to a senior official at the People's Bank of China.
Confident Danthai hopes for a change in fortunes
Sports, Published on 14/08/2019
» Kuching: Danthai Boonma will be looking to turn his Asian Tour season around with a good result at the Sarawak Championship in Malaysia which starts tomorrow.
Old van replacements no longer required
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 14/08/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has defended his policy to relax the previous government's directive for old public vans to be replaced by minibuses, saying it would help prevent fare increases.
Experts allay US-China currency war fears
Business, Published on 14/08/2019
» The tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China is likely far from over, but is unlikely to be spill over into a currency war, say trade analysts.
Land appraisal price sees 8% rise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2019
» The average appraisal price for new land, which will take effect for four years starting from Jan 1, 2020, has risen by 8% nationwide from the current version.