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Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
PM Anutin promises to have capable ministers, dissolve House in 4 months
Online Reporters, Published on 07/09/2025
» Thailand's newly-appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday promised to dissolve the House in four months and have capable ministers for efficient work within the limited tenure.
Post Poll: Vietnam top alternative to Thailand for beach holidays
Online Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» Vietnam has surpassed other Southeast Asian nations as the leading alternative to Thailand for a tropical beach holiday, according to the latest Bangkok Post survey.
Thai tourism momentum weakening
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand’s tourism business could be slow for the remainder of the year, as the country faces more intense competition from Vietnam and South Korea, which are offering visa exemptions to more markets, say industry executives.
Thailand must redefine FDI for future
News, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand's economic future looks increasingly uncertain. Once a rising star among emerging markets, the country now faces persistent stagnation. A key reason lies in how we have treated foreign direct investment (FDI) -- not as a strategic lever for national economic development but as a short-term fix driven by rent-seeking behaviour, bureaucratic collusion, and a failure to safeguard the nation's long-term economic interests and its goals for equitable development.
Border conflict tarnishes tourists’ perceptions of Thailand
Published on 05/08/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian border conflict has damaged the image of Thai tourism, though the economic impact remains limited, with estimated losses of around 3 billion baht, mostly in the affected border provinces.
Travellers get cold feet over skirmishes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2025
» Despite the long holiday, operators in Chanthaburi and Nakhon Ratchasima reported a surge of room cancellations as tourists were concerned about the border dispute, including fears over Cambodia's PHL-03 rocket launcher, which has a range of up to 130 kilometres from the border.
Asia’s Luxury Travellers Now Choose Purpose Over Perks
Published on 03/07/2025
» A new era of luxury travel is taking shape across Asia Pacific, defined by purpose, personalisation, and profound lifestyle shifts. According to a new study from the Luxury Group by Marriott International, high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in the region are recalibrating how, where, and why they travel – prioritising wellbeing, immersive experiences, emotional value and intentional design over volume and extravagance.
President Bakery opts to bolster B2B segment
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/05/2025
» SET-listed President Bakery Plc, a producer and distributor of bakery products under the Farmhouse brand, is strengthening its business-to-business (B2B) segment and eyeing expansion in overseas sales.