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Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.
Are GDP forecasts reliable? An examination of models
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2025
» As Thailand's economic outlook continues to be scrutinised, a growing debate has emerged over the reliability of GDP projections, particularly whether they reflect genuine domestic growth or are inflated by temporary trade flows.
Struggling US-Thai talks hit sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/07/2025
» Weaker market sentiment is expected as initial US-Thailand trade negotiations stalled, while Washington's announcement of a 10% tariff on BRICS members has raised concerns over escalating trade tensions.
Rekindling fading Halal hub hopes
News, Published on 07/07/2025
» Thai veterinarian Ninareeman Binnima has often heard from among foreign Muslim business people that they can hardly find Halal restaurants at either Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports in Bangkok.
Traders cautious as US tariff deadline nears
Business, Published on 05/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian investors turned cautious on Friday as the July 9 deadline to avert steep US tariffs approached with very few trade deals concluded. President Donald Trump indicated that dozens of trading partners could simply get letters next week informing them of their rates.
Analysts turn wary for rest of 2025
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/07/2025
» Investment analysts have adopted a cautious stance for the second half of the year, citing growing political instability, slowing economic momentum and global uncertainty.
World Bank downgrades Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/07/2025
» The World Bank has reduced Thailand's economic growth forecast to 1.8% for this year and 1.7% for 2026, citing mounting global and domestic challenges.
Why investing in people matters
Oped, Published on 04/07/2025
» Asean is striving to enhance its competitiveness on the global stage and readiness for a transition under its Carbon Neutrality Strategy. However, Asean will not be well-positioned to become an important part of the global net-zero economy without a robust human capital development to produce skilled, educated, and healthy individuals to drive the energy transition. Human capital has been a central ingredient in economic development, as evidenced by the bloc's Human Capital Index -- which ranges from 0.5 to 0.8 -- which demonstrates a positive correlation with Gross Domestic Products (GDP) per capita.
Rate pause is lifeline saved for turbulence ahead: Bank of Thailand
Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT’s) decision to leave borrowing costs unchanged this week gives it a “monetary lifeline” to deal with challenges ranging from US tariffs and geopolitical tensions to domestic politics, according to Deputy Governor Piti Disyatat.
Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.