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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:12:00 +0700
Cryptocurrency values gashed in massive sell-off
Cryptocurrencies and global stocks fell sharply on Monday as investors expect the Federal Reserve to implement sharper rate hikes at its June meeting after US inflation hit 8.6% in May.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0700
Govt eyes slice of refineries' pie
The government will consider using profits from oil refinery margins to help support the Oil Fuel Fund as it continues to subsidise fuel prices despite having slipped 85 billion baht into the red.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:55:00 +0700
Finance Ministry promises share sales tax soon
The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet the implementation of a financial transaction tax on individual stock investors soon, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:48:00 +0700
Cannabis worries outlined
Cannabis use should be limited to medical purposes only, the chief of the Department of Medical Services said on Monday.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:11:00 +0700
BoT hints at rate hike
Increasing the policy interest rate should not happen too late because inflation continues to rise, says Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Police crack down on gun trading ring
Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police on Monday launched multiple raids on an illegal gun trading network allegedly run by Danupol "Bell" Samaesarn, with operations in Bangkok, Chon Buri, Kanchanaburi, Udon Thani and Chiang Mai provinces.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0700
A hundred baht and a dream
Before a lucky draw this week, a middle-aged woman stared intently at a stall in front of Bangkok's shopping mall. She prayed and plucked three lottery tickets, 100 baht each, out of endless possibilities. "I hope you will win the prize," Sudta Tamnu...

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:04:00 +0700
How top leaders develop talent
If we truly believe that our talents and leaders are essential to the future of our organisations, we have a growing obligation to review how we are supporting their development. Top leaders need their HR people to look outside and understand what is...

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 20:21:00 +0700
Thai envoy warns against 'cancel rhetoric' on Myanmar
SINGAPORE: The international community should not get “stuck in cancel rhetoric” when it comes to dealing with the military junta in Myanmar, says Thailand’s new special envoy to the country.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:16:00 +0700
Charting the global economy: Central banks step up tightening
More central banks around the world are unleashing a greater amount of policy firepower as they seek to combat unrelenting inflationary pressures.



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