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Handout to create 'economic whirlwind'
News, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Pheu Thai-led coalition government has vowed to proceed with the second and third phases of its economic stimulus handout scheme after the official launch of the first phase yesterday.
Pheu Thai coy on ethics bill plans
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday shrugged off media questions about whether the ruling Pheu Thai Party intends to proceed with a charter amendment proposal involving ethical standards for political officeholders after coalition parties poured cold water on the bid.
Bail for Thanong in Rolls Royce-THAI bribes case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Wednesday released former finance minister Thanong Bidaya on bail after he was arraigned over bribery allegations in a deal to supply Rolls-Royce engines for Thai Airways International (THAI) more than three decades ago.
Rising demand for food pushes up exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2024
» Exports in August expanded by 7% as demand grew for Thai agricultural and food products, thanks to the increased purchasing power of trading partners.
Suphawut issues war cry for Thais
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 26/09/2024
» Thailand coach Miguel Rodrigo had his men practise spot kicks ahead of their Fifa Futsal World Cup last-16 round clash with France on Friday as team star Suphawut Thueanklang vowed to "play for the dignity of Thai people".
Farm machine market set to grow by 2%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/09/2024
» The value of Thailand's agricultural machine market is expected to grow by 1-2% year-on-year to 70 billion baht in 2024 despite high levels of household debt and the sagging economy, says farm truck maker Siam Kubota Corporation.
Thais seek extra income as consumer costs spike
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» Rising costs are causing 84% of Thai consumers to seek extra income to ensure their financial resilience, according to NielsenIQ's Mid-Year Thailand Consumer Outlook.
Firms jittery on new launches
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/09/2024
» Residential developers in Greater Bangkok should exercise caution regarding new launches over the next nine months as the market is showing signs of strain, with declining sales and increasing unsold inventory in the second quarter.
Mass same-sex weddings in Jan 2025
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/09/2024
» More than 1,000 same-sex couples will marry on Jan 22 next year, the day the Marriage Equality Bill will officially be written into law, following 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette.
Bank of Thailand keeping an eye on rising baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand insists it is committed to managing the baht's appreciation against the US dollar, with a view to easing its impact on the real economy.