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IMF chief advises 'timely' policy push
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2019
» Thailand's strong macroeconomic fundamentals give policymakers space to use both fiscal and monetary policy to drag the economy out of the doldrums, according to the IMF chief.
SET index rallies on trade talks, expected rate decrease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/11/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index gained the most among Asia-Pacific bourses on Monday as optimism over the Sino-US trade negotiation and another policy rate cut anticipated by Thailand's central bank struck a positive note with investors.
Fridge murderer suspect's money trail a dead giveaway
News, Published on 05/11/2019
» An intensive five-day police search paid off after a suspected murderer blew his cover by going on a spending spree while on the run.
US views removal of GSP perks as trivial
Business, William Hicks, Published on 05/11/2019
» US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross addressed the recent US decision to remove Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) tariff exemptions on US$1.3 billion in Thai exports on Monday, calling the amount "trivial" and affirming there is still time for negotiations before the tariffs take effect in April.
BBL offers L/C blockchain service
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/11/2019
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is set to roll out a blockchain-based letter of credit (L/C) service next month and aims for the innovative financial service to increase the bank's trade finance business.
Parties battle over charter panel
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2019
» A key Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP on Monday raised an objection to former Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva heading a House committee set up to study charter amendments.
US formally starts withdrawal from Paris climate accord
AFP, Published on 05/11/2019
» WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday formally notified the United Nations that it was withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, making the world's largest economy the sole outlier from the agreement.
Govt orders probe into worker's death
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/11/2019
» Labour Minister MR Chatu Mongol Sonakul has ordered a probe into the death of a Thai national in Mie Prefecture in Japan last week.
Local startups smothered by internet giants
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/11/2019
» As regional and global players take over Thailand's internet economy, local startups appear to be struggling as only US$50 million was raised to help them in the first half of this year, unchanged from the same period a year earlier, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2019 report.
Trang banking on eco market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/11/2019
» Ecotourism and community-based tourism are key drivers to diversify the sector in Trang, a southern province rich in natural resources.