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Stressed bonds call for market reform
Oped, Published on 18/06/2025
» Not too long ago, Thai Airways was all but written off. After a staggering loss of more than 141 billion baht and a default on over 71 billion baht in bonds from mismanagement and the pandemic in 2020, the once-proud national airline seemed doomed.
Fund vows to drive capital market development
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/05/2025
» The Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving sustainable development in Thailand's capital market, which faces both external and domestic challenges.
DIPROM Drives Hero Brand Growth in Cosmetics Sector
Published on 20/05/2025
» Bangkok, May 2025 – The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIPROM) is advancing its mission to develop “Hero Brands” in Thailand’s cosmetics industry as part of a broader strategy to promote Thai fashion soft power. Implemented through the initiative “Brand and Product Image Development Towards Fashion Hero Brands in the Thai Cosmetics and Beauty Industry”, the programme focuses on enhancing brand-building skills, offering in-depth consultations, and transforming local wisdom into creative cultural assets. The goal is to equip Thai brands with a modern, distinctive, and valuable identity to meet global market demand—an effort expected to generate more than THB 62 million in economic value.
SET has stabilised, says Pichai
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/05/2025
» The Thai stock market has now stabilised and there is no need for additional measures to stimulate it, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said.
Bosch Drives Strategy 2030 with Innovation, Resilience
Published on 09/05/2025
» Stuttgart and Renningen, Germany – The Bosch Group is forging ahead with its ambitious Strategy 2030 to strengthen its competitive position, despite global market challenges that curbed growth in 2024. The technology and services provider posted sales revenue of €90.3 billion, a 1.4% decline year-on-year, or 0.5% after adjusting for exchange rate effects. EBIT from operations stood at €3.1 billion, down from €4.8 billion in 2023, resulting in an EBIT margin of 3.5%.
Back to the future
Postbag, Published on 04/05/2025
» Re: "VAT mulled for firms with less revenue -- B1.8m threshold may be erased", (Business, May 2).
Korea urged to invest in next-generation industries
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» SEOUL: Thailand is ramping up efforts to attract South Korean investment in next-generation industries, highlighting its strengths in infrastructure, financial services and economic stability.
A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
Thailand Eyes Bold Reforms to Attract Global Investment
Published on 14/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged comprehensive economic reforms to enhance Thailand’s competitiveness, boost investor confidence, and solidify the country’s position as a top destination for foreign investment. Speaking at the JFCCT Prime Minister Address Luncheon 2025, hosted by the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), she outlined her administration’s vision for faster regulatory processes, a seamless digital economy, and sustainability-driven growth. Held at the Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, the high-profile event brought together government officials, foreign investors, and key business leaders to discuss Thailand’s future as a regional economic hub.
Minister vows tax reform to enhance competitiveness
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has pledged to pursue comprehensive tax reform to strengthen the country's competitiveness and advance the adoption of digital currency in Thailand by the end of this year.