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Provinces hope for election fillip from visiting voters
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2023
» As a general election draws near, provincial economies are expected to receive a windfall from voters returning home to cast their ballots on May 14, after seeing political parties make more upcountry campaigning trips this month.
Parties, supporters bank on social media to woo voters
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/04/2023
» Political parties and their supporters are using social media platforms to convey messages, attempting to woo voters at the polls next month, resulting in a fierce content war among rival camps.
Do you have enough in the tank?
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 10/02/2023
» Jacinda Ardern shocked the world last month when she said she was stepping down as the prime minister of New Zealand. Over her six-year tenure she won admiration as someone who always has her feet on the ground, and for practical solutions to big challenges, ranging from the Christchurch mass shooting to the Covid-19 crisis.
For CEOs, the New Business of Business Is ... Politics
Business, Published on 12/04/2021
» Big consumer brands like Coca-Cola Co. and Delta Air Lines Inc. for years have positioned themselves as forces for promoting what they see as social good -- an approach they displayed last summer after the death of George Floyd.
Putting society up front at the DES Ministry
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/11/2019
» Without an entrenched tech background, Buddhipongse Punnakanta acknowledges that he had to study hard and learn vigorously from various experts before assuming the role of digital economy and society (DES) minister in July.
CEOs bemoan election effects
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/04/2019
» More than a third of chief executives at 117 SET-listed companies expect domestic political uncertainty arising from Thailand's general election to take a toll on domestic demand, the capital market and economic growth prospects.
Close vote counts hint at fragile coalition
Business, Published on 27/03/2019
» Domestic political risk is rising after Sunday's election, as there are close vote counts for key political parties and a fragile government coalition is likely because the leading group has an estimate of less than 250 MPs, says Kasikorn Securities (KS).
Baht strengthens despite SET index dip
Business, Published on 26/03/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index on Monday fell over concerns of a political gridlock following Sunday's general election, but the baht's value strengthened as investors offloaded their US dollar holdings.
Investors move to sidelines ahead of general election
Business, Published on 16/03/2019
» The SET Index moved sideways amid softer turnover this week as many investors started to move to the sidelines ahead of the March 24 general election. We expect Thai shares to continue in a sideways/sideways-down pattern for another week before staging a post-election rally.