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Bank of Thailand to weigh recalibrating neutral stance in April
Published on 22/03/2024
» Thailand’s monetary policymakers will weigh the need to adjust the central bank’s neutral interest-rate stance at its meeting next month after reviewing any structural drags on economic growth, Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor Piti Disyatat said.
BMA explains 'stinky' air
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said that an unpleasant smell in many parts of the capital on Wednesday night was caused by a sudden change of weather mixed with pollutants in the air.
Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes off Indonesia's Java island
Reuters, Published on 22/03/2024
» JAKARTA - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the shore of Indonesia's Java island on Friday, at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles), Indonesia's geophysics agency (BKMG) said.
Inflation slowing, seen at 1% this year
Reuters, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Finance Ministry hopes to see monetary policy easing soon, a senior official said on Friday, adding that inflation was slowing and was expected to be at 1% for the year, bottom of the 1% to 3% target range.
Thai fans, football chief hail War Elephants after shocking South Korea with 1-1 draw
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Thailand men's football team have received praise from supporters, including Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Nualphan Lamsam, after they deservedly earned a 1-1 draw with favoured South Korea in the second round of Asia's qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.
Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence
Reuters, Published on 22/03/2024
» BRASILIA - Former football player Robinho was arrested by Brazilian federal police on Thursday to serve out a nine-year prison sentence for rape after a court decision this week authorised the transfer of the sentence from Italy.
Tinder ad offends women
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2024
» The popular dating app Tinder has met its match in Nakhon Ratchasima, in the form of angry local women complaining about a billboard ad that compares them to tasty food.
Crackdown to curb ‘job-stealing’ foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2024
» Chinese and Indians are among the foreigners taking jobs reserved for Thais, according to the Department of Employment.
Ascend Money targets Nasdaq listing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/03/2024
» Ascend Money, a financial technology firm backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, aims to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange within two years, Suphachai Chearavanont, the company's founder and chairman, told the Bangkok Post.
“Pi” Launches Revolutionary Investment App
Published on 22/03/2024
» Pi Securities Public Company Limited launched the Pi Financial application, integrating cutting-edge technology with investment recommendations from experts to enhance convenience for customers. The company aims to provide seamless services that integrate digital with a human touch. The application allows investors to access a variety of assets under one platform, with a growth target of US$1.2 billion in valuation this year.