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A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
New Thaksin controversy hits Thai stocks' prospects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/10/2024
» Global and local politics, including the Election Commission's (EC) decision to accept a case against Thaksin Shinawatra for dominating the internal issues of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are limiting the upside for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the Thai index briefly topped the 1,500-point range on Friday, say analysts.
All the world's a stage
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/07/2024
» If Thailand wants its creative industry to grow domestically and internationally, all stakeholders must unite and reform the industry from the ground up, according to the soft power development subcommittee.
Thailand, Bhutan start trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan opened free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, aiming to complete the deal by next year.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
Pinpointing the problem
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2021
» The fresh Covid-19 restrictions that started a week ago dealt another blow to businesses already reeling from tepid demand and economic woes.
Asian bourses outshine SET on multiple fronts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/10/2020
» Uncertainty over flaring domestic political turmoil has put pressure on the baht's value and caused foreign capital outflows, a stark contrast to foreign inflows moving into other emerging Asian stock markets.
Investors sink SET index by 2.02%
Business, Darana Chudasri and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/10/2020
» Investor worries over domestic political protests pulled down the benchmark SET index by 2.02%, closing at 1,208.75 points on Monday in trade worth 54.01 billion baht.
FTI sweats over conflict 'escalating'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/10/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is worried about a further economic blow if the latest political conflict escalates, warning Thailand cannot absorb more risk during the pandemic downturn.
BoT allays deposit run concern
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2020
» The central bank insists it is not worried about a possible deposit run after pro-democracy demonstrators called for a boycott of a commercial bank.