PPRP to mainly focus on pre-election issues Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, a deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has brushed aside talk of forming a government with the main opposition Pheu Thai Party after the next election, saying it was p…
Lake bridge needs review
The cabinet last week approved 6.6 billion baht for construction of two bridges in southern region — one of which raises fears about its impact on rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Songkhla Lake. The bridges will improve logistics and cut trave…
Mutual funds post outflows of B230bn
Only money market funds and foreign funds recorded net purchases in the first nine months of this year, while the overall mutual fund industry reported net outflows of 230 billion baht as investors divested high-risk funds amid market volatility, says …
Banpu focusing on acquiring gas assets to power US growth
SET-listed Banpu, a non-oil energy conglomerate, is seeking new assets in gas exploration and production as well as gas-fired power generation businesses to fuel its growth in the US. The move aims to benefit from the US energy market, which has high p…
Listed banks see healthy Q3
Net profit at B160bn in first nine months Listed banks posted stronger results in the third quarter year-on-year thanks to lower loan-loss provisioning and the economic recovery. The 10 SET-listed commercial banks posted consolidated net profit of 160 …
Desperate for a long-term vision
With the country’s next general election tentatively slated for May 7, 2023 by the Election Commission, assuming the House of Representatives completes its four-year term by March 23, many political parties have cranked up their election machines, with…
Probing space tech’s potential
Czechia is promoting the EC’s space diplomacy project in this region to help tackle floods and boost farming Czechia, formerly known as the Czech Republic, and currently president of the Council of the European Union, is promoting the EU’s space diplom…
CIB sets out gun-control wish-list as laws fall flat
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is intensifying its crackdown on illegal firearms, as firearms offences continue to rise despite recent heavier punishments being introduced to tackle the problem. The recent shootout at a restaurant in downtown Ubon Ratchat…
Nine dead and 47 wounded in attack on south Somalia hotel
MOGADISHU – Nine people were killed and 47 wounded Sunday in an attack on a hotel in Kismayo, southern Somalia, claimed by the Al-Shabaab Islamist group, the region’s security minister said. The port city is the latest to be hit following a recent resu…
Break the flood cycle
As part of the southern region braces for expected seasonal floods, a vast area of the lower North, including Nakhon Sawan, Ang Thong, and Isan remains inundated. Media photos show several houses in flood-hit areas entirely submerged. A number of peopl…