Vorapol Socatiyanurak, an expert from National Institution of Development Administration (Nida), had apparently won the full backing of Finance Minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala to take over the post, but because of the prime minister

SEC chief: PM casts doubt on nominee

Strong AI demand lifts Japan’s core machinery orders by 5.2%

Japan to provide financial support for New York semiconductor plant

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IMF–World Bank talks highlight AI opportunities and fiscal risks

Queen Sirikit MRT station to close for 7 hours on October 16

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SEC chief: PM casts doubt on nominee

Uncertainty hangs over the appointment of the next secretary-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra having questioned the nominee

IMF–World Bank talks highlight AI opportunities and fiscal risks

IMF warns of widening economic gaps amid an AI investment boom

APEC draft outlines four priorities for October 21 adoption