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Political paralysis
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Signs of conflict within the coalition government have been more frequent this year, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on several occasions denying rumours of cabinet reshuffles or even parliamentary dissolutions.
SKYY9 office deal ‘second largest on record’
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2025
» SKYY9 Centre, the Bangkok office tower at the centre of a controversy about the investments of the Social Security Office (SSO), represents the second-largest office transaction on record in the capital, according to the property consultancy Colliers Thailand.
High-speed rail project to commence service by 2030
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» The government has confirmed the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, connecting to China's high-speed railway network, will be operational by 2030.
Thailand reaffirms green pledges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2025
» Despite an unimpressive end to COP29, the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thailand remains committed to its campaign to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, with a view to accelerating its progress.
Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
PFG diversifies into non-canned foods
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 04/05/2023
» Pataya Food Group (PFG), the producer of Nautilus canned seafood, has diversified into non-canned foods such as fruit and vegetables in an effort to balance risk and sustain long-term growth.
The price of populism
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2023
» After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.
A passion for luxury
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/12/2022
» Suriyon Poolvoralaks, a founder and former major shareholder of SET-listed developer Major Development (MJD), has started a new property company, SPJ Land Co, to focus solely on luxury residential development.
Providing home options in Pattaya
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/08/2022
» After Covid-19 hit the condo market, investment property developer Habitat Group decided to shift to low-rise houses focused on branded residences and vacation homes in Pattaya, aiming to increase its low-rise portfolio from 20% to 40% in a few years.
SRT given deadline for high-speed route
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/07/2022
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has set a deadline for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and other parties involved in the implementation of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project to clear all hurdles setting back construction this month, according to an SRT source.