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Bank of Thailand plays down US currency watchlist move
Read more: Bank of Thailand plays down US currency watchlist moveThe Bank of Thailand says it remains confident in its ability to manage baht volatility against the US dollar after Thailand was added to a US Treasury watchlist for currency practices.
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Bangkok speeds up expansion of dust‑free classrooms
Read more: Bangkok speeds up expansion of dust‑free classroomsThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating its programme to convert all kindergarten classrooms in its school network into dust‑free learning spaces by year-end, as the capital continues to battle hazardous air pollution.
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Just 63% of women want children: survey
Read more: Just 63% of women want children: surveyA Health Department survey has revealed that just 63% of Thai women aged 19–49 want children, underscoring the need for comprehensive support to ensure quality maternal care.
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Structural reform essential for Thai growth
Read more: Structural reform essential for Thai growthThailand cannot break free from the middle-income trap or achieve high economic growth without addressing the entrenched structural issues plaguing the country, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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Your horoscope for Sept 26 – Oct 2
Read more: Your horoscope for Sept 26 – Oct 2Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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Cabinet assigns new oversight roles
Read more: Cabinet assigns new oversight rolesSix deputy prime ministers and four ministers attached to the Prime Minister’s Office have been assigned to supervise regional administration and monitor government performance nationwide, during a special cabinet meeting on Thursday.
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Sinkhole repair to take 2 weeks: MRTA
Read more: Sinkhole repair to take 2 weeks: MRTAThe Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has pledged to repair the collapsed section of Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital within two weeks.
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MRTA: Unstable soil, groundwater caused Bangkok sinkhole
Read more: MRTA: Unstable soil, groundwater caused Bangkok sinkholeThe Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) blames unstable soil and groundwater for the huge sinkhole that opened up on Samsen Road in Bangkok, above an under-construction underground rail station.