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NSC set to extend emergency decree again
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/01/2024
» One district in the South was removed from the severe emergency area list, while the emergency decree will likely be imposed for another three months, according to the Emergency Situation Management Committee's recent meeting at the National Security Council.
Govt won't meddle with BoT policy: PM
News, Published on 11/01/2024
» The government respects the central bank's independence and would never interfere with any of its decisions, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Ratchanok, Kunlavut in KL last 16
Sports, Published on 11/01/2024
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Ratchanok Intanon moved into the last 16 round of the of the season-opening Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Bonds worth B890bn due for redemption in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2024
» Some 890 billion baht worth of long-term corporate bonds are due for redemption this year, nearly all investment-grade bonds, with 73 billion baht holding maturity dates this month, says the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Navy 'needs cabinet nod for sub' deal, according to OAG
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has told the navy that it must seek the cabinet's approval if it wants to extend a submarine procurement contract and assess the technical aspect of any changes to a submarine engine it has ordered before deciding whether there is a critical need for it, according to a source.
BoT urged to slash rates as risks mount
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to better match the country's economy, which faces both internal and external risks.
CPN anticipates 20% sales growth in first quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/01/2024
» Driven by the Chinese New Year festival and the government's Easy E-Receipt scheme, SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) expects retail sales growth of 20% in the first quarter, projecting a combined cash flow of 15 billion baht across all Central shopping mall branches.
Live and let live
News, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2024
» By throwing cold water on the Move Forward Party's (MFP) call for a live broadcast of the second reading of the 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill, the Srettha Thavisin government shows it has scant regard for transparency regarding such crucial matters.
Em District posts growth at three malls
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/01/2024
» Retail operator Em District is unfazed by the uncertain economy, posting growth from high-spending customers at its three malls during the final quarter of 2023.
Western chip subsidies help China
News, Published on 11/01/2024
» If there is one certainty about the coming year, it is that geopolitical rivalries will persist. For the European Union, this will translate largely into an effort to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, especially of critical goods. For the United States, the focus will be on maintaining military supremacy by denying potential adversaries -- namely, China -- access to relevant technologies. Both approaches overlap in an important area: the chips industry.