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Cane farmers win support
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) has announced measures to support sugar cane farmers affected by the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia that have disrupted farming activities in five provinces.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Shrewsbury City Campus Marks Milestone for Hanqing Pathway
Published on 19/11/2025
» As Thailand strengthens economic ties with China while maintaining strong relationships with Western markets, parents are increasingly seeking education models that prepare their children to thrive in both Eastern and Western contexts. In response to this shift, earlier this year, Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus launched the Hanqing Bilingual Pathway (HQP) – the school’s first Mandarin-English immersive dual learning for children as young as three years old. This Hanqing Bilingual Pathway (HQP) has been developed in parallel with the school’s long-established British International Pathway (BIP) – the fully implemented British curriculum.
Thai chamber drafts paper
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/11/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce plans to present a white paper on strategies and measures for economic recovery to the prime minister during its annual seminar later this month.
Commerce minister prioritising quick wins
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand’s new commerce minister says she is ready to adopt “quick win” measures that address border trade, living costs, farm prices and international trade.
New Zealand names first woman as governor in central bank’s 90-year history
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/09/2025
» AUCKLAND — New Zealand named Anna Breman as the new Reserve Bank governor, appointing a woman to the role for the first time as it seeks to refresh an institution damaged by the unexpected departure of predecessor Adrian Orr earlier this year.
US Fed makes first rate cut of 2025 on employment risks
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower job gains and risks to employment as policymakers face heightened pressure under President Donald Trump.
Princess Sirindhorn Opens MEA SPARK Thai Electricity Museum
Published on 31/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 15, 2025 — The MEA SPARK Thai Electricity Museum, located at the Metropolitan Electricity Authority’s historic Building 1 in Bangkok, was officially inaugurated this morning in a ceremony presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The event took place at the Wat Liab District Office, Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District.
Regional shares advance after Wall Street rally
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/08/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, riding a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, while mounting expectations for a US interest rate cut next month prompted investors to rotate back into riskier regional assets.
US Fed chief leaves door open for rate cut
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2025
» JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming - US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Friday pointed to a possible interest rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting but declined to make a firm commitment.