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Young Thais ‘dump brands to save costs’
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/10/2025
» Gen Z Thais love to spend, yet tight budgets have pushed more than 70% to switch to cheaper brands for food, drinks and general items, according to research by the marketing agency VML Thailand.
47% of Thais hit by financial fraudsters
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2025
» Scammers can access up to 73% of Thais, with 47% already falling victim to financial fraud, yet most victims remain silent after being scammed, according to a study by Chulalongkorn University.
Economic pessimism high in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2025
» Within Asia-Pacific, Thailand stands out for a high level of economic pessimism and financial strain, with 71% of survey respondents suggesting the economy is struggling.
Thai voters favour Gen X tycoon as next PM
Post Reporters, Published on 31/08/2025
» A recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll) shows most voters prefer a businessman or woman and a Gen X member as the next prime minister in the upcoming general election.
The value of a financial plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/08/2025
» In recent months, Thais have faced a series of unsettling events. While the country awaits the impact of US tariffs, rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border add to the growing sense of unease.
All wiped out
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/07/2025
» Re: "Trade deal optimism lifts Asian shares", (Business, June 28).
Making sense of the new global economy
Oped, Published on 13/06/2025
» As the world becomes more volatile and confusing, policymakers, business leaders and investors will need to rethink the mental models they use to analyse the global economy. Specifically, they should pay attention to three structural dynamics that are altering the global landscape: capital flows, demographic shifts and political ideology, which are ushering in a more fragmented and siloed world.
Pandora's box
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/05/2025
» Re: "Cannabis users in Thailand will need medical certificates", (BP, May 21).
Sustainable housing the new trend
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/05/2025
» Sustainability has become a defining factor in the housing market, with younger generations demanding homes reflect their environmental values -- pushing developers to move beyond green labels and deliver truly responsible, future-proof residential solutions.
Promoting co-existence
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 12/05/2025
» While parents were sitting on picnic blankets, kids were romping with laughter reverberating across the yard. Stationed according to their own age in an arcade, players hit flashing buttons to create notes as fast as possible -- hence rearranging popular songs with melodies of different generations.