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When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
Cooperation key to Central's sustainability push
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/03/2025
» Central Group insists that sustainability initiatives require collaboration between key stakeholders, as sustainable development will likely be impacted by the US presidency of Donald Trump.
Topical topics in 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» As 2024 approaches its close, many stories that created headlines this year remain unresolved, leaving concerns, hopes and doubts among both the government and business community.
Panel picks new Bank of Thailand board chief
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/11/2024
» The selection committee tasked with selecting the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has finalised the nomination for the position, without providing the name of the candidate selected.
Struggle for independence
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2024
» The inconsistent viewpoints of the government's fiscal policymakers, led by the Pheu Thai Party, and the monetary policymakers, led by the Bank of Thailand, indicate a clear rift over the past year.
Snags hamper bid to select Bank of Thailand chair
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang & Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2024
» The selection committee tasked with selecting a new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand has postponed its planned meeting until next Monday, while Kittiratt Na-Ranong, a former commerce minister, is likely to be removed as a candidate following strong opposition from various sectors.
War of independence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
Business calls for action stations
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2023
» Led by newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from the Pheu Thai Party, the government has set a record for the longest time taken to form a cabinet following an election, breaking the previous record of 108 days set by the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration in 2019, as the new government awaits official endorsement.
Investors await new government policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/08/2023
» Although the Thai bourse has continued to rise after the selection of a new prime minister, analysts are warning the rally will be short-lived as investors await a policy statement from the new government, while populist projects could hurt Thailand's fiscal stability.
Central hosts Thailand-Vietnam trade fair
Business, Published on 18/08/2023
» Central Group, Central Retail Vietnam and the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Vietnam have co-organised "Vietnamese Week in Thailand 2023".