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Floods in South kill three
Online Reporters, Published on 12/10/2024
» Three people died in flood-related incidents in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Yala on Friday as the southern border region was warned to brace for more rain, possible flash floods and forest runoff.
China steps up stimulus campaign
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2024
» BEIJING - China pledged on Saturday to “significantly increase” debt to revive its sputtering economy, but left investors guessing about the overall size of the stimulus package, a vital detail to gauge the longevity of its recent stock market rally.
Boeing to cut workforce by 10% as strike eats into reserves
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/10/2024
» BERLIN - Boeing Company plans to slash its global workforce by about 10% and announced US$5 billion in charges across its commercial airplanes and defense businesses, underscoring the depths of the plane maker's financial woes amid a crippling labour strike.
Temple, state forever tied at the hip
Oped, Guanxiong Qi, Published on 12/10/2024
» On Oct 2, the Lower House rejected a bill to liberalise the liquor industry. Such a decision reflects the desire of Thai policymakers and legislators to control and reduce alcohol consumption and related industries. Earlier this year, the bicameral parliament passed the strictest alcohol control act to date -- a complete prohibition of alcoholic advertisements and sponsorships, regardless of whether they are explicit or implicit.
Positive news spurs 12% SET gain in September
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 12/10/2024
» September is likely to be the best month of the year for the Thai equity market.
Beyond handouts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/10/2024
» Re: "Plan won't end poverty", (BP, Sept 30).