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A 'dangerous' July for the Shinawatras
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Hun Sen effect -- caused by a controversial private telephone call recording between Cambodia's de facto leader and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- has thrown Thai politics into disarray. Ms Paetongtarn is in treacherous waters as calls for her resignation grow. Her opponents are to gather today in a bid to throw her out of office.
Thai banks tipped for strong growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/06/2025
» Analysts are maintaining an overweight stance on Thailand's banking sector, citing attractive valuations and high dividend yields following the Bank of Thailand's decision to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.75% this week.
Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has observed a glut of restaurants relative to the slower growth in foreign tourist arrivals, with the impact affecting mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Border spat leaves some firms vulnerable
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2025
» The escalation in tensions along Thailand's border with Cambodia and additional closures of major checkpoints, such as the permanent Aranyaprathet checkpoint, could affect listed Thai companies with a large exposure to the neighbouring country, says CGS International (CGSI).
20-baht Bangkok electric train fare cap to begin Sept 30
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» The 20-baht fare cap for all eight Bangkok electric train lines will begin as planned on Sept 30, with public registration starting in August via the "Tang Rat" mobile app, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Phumtham warns over bomb talk
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday urged the public not to link the Phuket airport bomb scare to unrest in the deep South, warning that premature conclusions could damage the nation's image.
Thai regulator prepares for possible gas price spike
Published on 26/06/2025
» The tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran is giving Thai energy regulators more time to brace for liquefied natural gas (LNG) price fluctuations, which often lead to higher electricity bills, says an energy official who requested anonymity.
Thai tourism businesses unfazed by casino bill delay
Published on 26/06/2025
» The government’s decision to put its entertainment complex bill on the back burner should not affect Thailand’s tourism industry, as the country has welcomed plenty of tourists without this type of attraction in the past, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Chamber frets over export threat in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce is concerned about uncertainty surrounding tariff negotiations with the US that could affect export orders in the second half of the year.
Office fears strait's closure could disrupt shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2025
» The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz could increase transport costs and freight rates for Thailand, while also affecting inflation and exports to the Middle East, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).