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People's Party presses premier about alleged tax-dodging notes
Business, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/05/2025
» The People's Party (PP) is pressing ahead with an inquiry conducted in the House of Representatives into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's controversial use of promissory notes (PNs) in a 4.43-billion-baht share acquisition, which the main opposition party suspects to be a tax-dodging ploy.
Tariff uncertainty drives global food prices to 2-year high
Bloomberg, Published on 02/05/2025
» Global food prices rose to a two-year high in April, a sign that tariff uncertainty is starting to put a squeeze on trade.
Investors urged to diversify overseas amid Thai volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/05/2025
» Despite a significant rebound this week, the Thai stock market should remain volatile given the trade war, according to BBL Asset Management (BBLAM), which recommends investors diversify their investments to overseas markets with a focus on Europe and China.
VAT mulled for firms with less revenue
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Thursday floated an idea of collecting value-added tax (VAT) from businesses with an annual income below 1.8 million baht to boost state income and reduce budget deficits.
Hard right makes early gains as local polls test UK's main parties
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» LONDON — Britain's hard-right Reform UK party made early gains Friday as results trickled in from local elections that were expected to deliver a bruising for the country's two establishment parties.
Pension Systems Must Evolve as Asia Pacific Ages
Published on 02/05/2025
» By 2050, more than 25% of Asia-Pacific's population will be over 60, creating unprecedented challenges for pension systems already struggling with sustainability, according to a leading academic in actuarial science.
Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» RUNCORN — Hard-right upstarts Reform UK snatched a parliamentary seat from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party on Friday in local elections that dealt a blow to Britain's two establishment parties.
Activists highlight key issues
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/05/2025
» Workers and activists in Bangkok marked Labour Day on Thursday by calling for better protections and fairer treatment for employees.
SiPH Marks 14 Years with Critical Care Expansion
Published on 02/05/2025
» Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital (SiPH), under the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, celebrates its 14th anniversary by reaffirming its “Recipient–Giver” philosophy and unveiling significant advancements in specialised critical care and cutting-edge medical technologies.
Brighton College Bangkok Named Among Asia's Elite Schools
Published on 02/05/2025
» Following on from having received the British International School of the Year award, Brighton College Bangkok has been recognised as a recommended school in Spears' complete list of top private schools in the Asia Pacific region. This places the school among the most prestigious and sought-after educational institutions. This recognition underscores Brighton College Bangkok's commitment to providing a world-class education that meets the highest international standards.