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Economy in limbo amid logjam
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/07/2023
» The private sector is concerned that the extended delay in the formation of the new government could lead to a greater degree of political and public policy uncertainty and adversely impact the economy.
Nation warned of lost opportunities
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2023
» Foreign business communities in Thailand are hoping that the new government is established within one month, as the longer it is delayed the more opportunities the country will lose, according to the former chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT).
Pundits predict further procrastination at NBTC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/04/2021
» Telecom veterans have warned that the selection of new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board will not be easy and is unlikely to be accomplished in a single attempt due to the conditions contained in the amended NBTC Act.
All eyes on next NBTC board
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/03/2021
» With the new round of recruitment for the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board scheduled for this month, players in the telecom, broadcasting and innovation industries are monitoring the process as another derailment -- three times in three years -- could jeopardise previous plans put forward by the regulator.
Applications for NBTC board to start this month
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/08/2020
» The application period for new board members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected to begin this month.
Chipping away at power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/07/2019
» What appeared to be a regular equity sell-off of SET-listed power utility companies on July 4 hinted at the perplexing deconstruction of Thailand's power-generating structure, casting a spotlight on state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat).
ERC blocks GPSC-Glow purchase deal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/10/2018
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has blocked Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), PTT's power-generating arm, from taking over Glow Energy Plc, in a move that collapses this year's biggest investment deal.
A powerful statement
Business, Yuthana Praiwan & Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/09/2018
» For industrial operators, a loss in power supply for even a split second could lead to catastrophic damage to their business. But an even greater fear for some operators would be if their power supply contracts were controlled by a monopoly, extracting high prices without competition.
ERC vows Glow ruling soon
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2018
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) plans to conclude its consideration of SET-listed Global Power Synergy Plc's (GPSC) takeover of SET-listed Glow Energy Plc by October.
A career driven by pride and purpose
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Oranan Paweewun, Published on 23/06/2018
» His parents' example instilled a passion for civil service in Ekniti Nitithanprapas, who quickly rose through the ranks to take over the top job at the Revenue Department, the Finance Ministry's largest tax-collecting unit, at a relatively young age.