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Baht gains as Move Forward leads vote, tycoon-linked stocks drop
Bloomberg, Published on 15/05/2023
» The baht rallied after pro-democracy parties emerged as the biggest winners in Sunday’s election, while stocks linked to some of the nation’s billionaires fell on concern that a new government will introduce more industry competition.
Thai economy grows 2.7% in first quarter
Reuters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Thailand's economy grew 2.7% in the first quarter thanks to a steady tourism recovery and strong consumer confidence that offset sluggish exports, officials said Monday.
Thais vote overwhelmingly for democracy parties, reject military
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» Voters have delivered a clear rejection of nearly a decade of military-aligned rule, election results showed Monday, backing two pro-democracy opposition parties.
Making travel available for everyone
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/05/2023
» Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
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.
MG unveils Maxus 9 pricing
Life, Published on 15/05/2023
» MG has announced the official pricing of its Maxus 9 electric MPV which was first introduced at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show.
Title in War Elephants' sight
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 15/05/2023
» Thailand are "one step away" from grabbing their first men's football gold medal of the SEA Games since 2017.
Pheu Thai must size up its options
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/05/2023
» By today, we should know the unofficial election results, particularly whether the Pheu Thai Party will win a landslide election or win the most House seats of all the other parties contesting the race for 400 constituency MP seats and 100 party-list seats.
NT setting capacity conditions for satellite
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/05/2023
» National Telecom (NT) is unlikely to set high-capacity specifications for its first satellite as it is intended to mainly serve state agency demand, which is estimated to increase by only 7% per year, according to a senior NT executive.