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Struggling state-run shipbuilder to get more support, navy contracts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/06/2024
» The Defence Ministry aims to push the Bangkok Dock Company, a state enterprise under its wing, to be a leading force in building ships for the navy.
CP warns of farm water threats
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/06/2024
» Thailand's agricultural sector is particularly exposed to climate risks caused by drought and floods, posing a threat to water and food security, according to Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Thailand's largest conglomerate.
Yaowarat shines in 'Rockstar' video
News, Published on 29/06/2024
» The government plans to promote Yaowarat and its vicinity to attract foreign visitors after the release of a music video from Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal featured the area, also known as Bangkok's Chinatown.
EC petitioned over Senate vote
News, Published on 29/06/2024
» Some groups of losing candidates in Wednesday's final vote of the Senate election formally submitted a petition to the Election Commission (EC) yesterday seeking an investigation into what they believe to be electoral fraud.
New senator pulls in the top 79 score
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/06/2024
» Dr Keskamol Pliensamai, 45, has been selected as one of 200 new senators, with the top score of 79 votes.
PM champions soft power
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he aims to develop Thailand's soft power to help push the national economy forward and create more employment opportunities.
Old guard prevails in Senate elections
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/06/2024
» For those wishing for a wind of change in Thai politics, the Wednesday Senate election was a disappointment. Old power factions made substantial gains, dominating some 70% of the seats for the 200-member Upper House, while those representing the pro-democracy force grabbed just a few.
Genome sequencing boost for Thai swamp buffalo
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2024
» A method of full genome sequencing will be applied to Thai swamp buffaloes to preserve their primitive genetics, according to the Department of Livestock Development, which said the endeavour follows King Rama X's conservation initiatives for this breed of animal.
Beware of currency storms
Business, Published on 29/06/2024
» The health of Asian currencies has been making headlines lately. The Japanese yen has depreciated to the lowest in 38 years at 160 to the dollar, leading to reports that the Bank of Japan is signalling moves to reduce liquidity and possibly continue raising interest rates to control inflation and stop the depreciation.
Manufacturing index declines by 1.5%
Business, Published on 29/06/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipped by 1.5% year-on-year in May to 98.3 points, underscoring the sluggish manufacturing sector despite an increase in exports, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).