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Challenges await next energy chief
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2020
» Outgoing Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong leaves huge challenges for his successor to deal with, ranging from various much-delayed projects and an unsettled maritime conflict involving petroleum blocks to alleged abuse of energy budget spending.
Resignations a sign PM 'is losing power'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/07/2020
» The sudden resignations of key economic ministers in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) are a signal of the diminishing negotiating power of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in the ruling coalition, which may keep him from getting his way in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle, says one observer.
Central bank sees low level of inflation
Business, Published on 18/07/2020
» Headline inflation should remain at a low level for a period of time, though there is high uncertainty surrounding its path, the Bank of Thailand's chief said in an open letter to the finance minister.
Predee tapped for cabinet role
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/07/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has confirmed that he has approached banker Predee Daochai to join a new cabinet lineup.
Panel okays price guarantee for rice
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/07/2020
» The National Rice Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday approved a rice price guarantee scheme for the 2020-21 crop year, offering guaranteed prices at the same rates as during the previous season.
Resignations a reality check for Prayut
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/07/2020
» The resignation of Uttama Savanayana from the finance portfolio and the team under Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak from the party and the cabinet is a sign of cracks appearing in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Diversify is the name of the game
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/07/2020
» Amid economic uncertainty shrouded by the coronavirus pandemic, agility, digital technology adoption, differentiation and business diversification should be mantras adopted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to survive, says e-commerce pioneer and angel investor Pawoot "Pom" Pongvitayapanu.
Q2 earnings will offer reality check
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 18/07/2020
» Market perceptions of the prospects for a second-half earnings recovery in 2020 have outshone anticipation of weak second-quarter numbers, driving the recent recovery on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Emerging markets rally but new Covid wave a worry
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/07/2020
» Recap: Emerging market stocks bounced back on Friday, as hopes of stimulus helped ease economic worries amid surging Covid-19 cases, although US-China tensions kept the MSCI emerging markets index on course for its biggest weekly decline in three months.
Party split over healing divisions
News, Published on 18/07/2020
» Party split over healing divisions