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Low earners 'facing debt trap'
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 23/11/2012
» Rising household debt in Thailand is becoming a concern, with the risk of a major debt trap not all that remote, particularly for the lowest earners, according to consultancy Grant Thornton Thailand.
PTT will issue $2bn in debt to fuel growth
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 13/10/2012
» The SET-listed PTT Plc, Thailand's energy flagship, expects to introduce US-dollar-denominated debentures worth up to US$2 billion to take advantage of high liquidity and low interest rates in the US.
New monetary system on horizon
Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 13/10/2012
» The end of the US dollar's dominance is inevitable and the new international monetary order will be based on more than one key reserve currency, experts say.
Yuan unlikely to rule in short term
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» While some observers argue the Chinese renminbi could emerge as the potential rival to the US dollar and dominate Asia's currency market, the chance is likely to be remote for at least the next two decades, according to experts.
Renovate, don't build
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» Energy-efficient buildings are not exclusive to new developments. Old office buildings can be renovated to become green buildings as long as the owners are genuinely committed to it.
Crude price may hit $130 next year
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 16/10/2012
» Dubai crude, one of Thailand's benchmark prices, could be in the range of US$120-$130 a barrel next year in light of global economic and political uncertainties, according to oil experts.
Peachy-Keen diet for tykes
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 16/10/2012
» Few things are more stressful for working parents than having no time to cook for their little ones and finding a lack of healthy substitutes at the supermarket.
Probe into auto tax evasion continues
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 19/10/2012
» The Finance Ministry has admitted it faces problems of tax evasion on imported luxury vehicles but stopped short of concluding whether the tax system or individual officers are at fault.
FTI against customs deposit guarantee
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 22/10/2012
» Local transport operators have voiced concerns over a proposal of the Customs Department for cross-border shipments, saying their competitiveness will be hurt if the new regulation takes effect.
A new strain of hope
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 24/10/2012
» 'Working in paddy fields is backward and confines us to a life of poverty." This is a common sentiment among rice growers as younger generations sell off their land and leave for the cities. More often than not, they end up even more destitute. But things need not continue this way.