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Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
Back to square one?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» After the Constitutional Court brought an end to the government of Prime Minster Srettha Thavisin, the House of Representatives voted for Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party's leader and daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to take the role just two days later.
Thailand at the forefront of Asean's energy transition
Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2024
» As the host of the upcoming Future Energy Asia Exhibition and Summit from May 15 to 17, 2024, at Bankok's Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC), Thailand will underscore its firm commitment and pivotal role in advancing an inclusive and sustainable regional energy transition.
Who's pulling the economic strings?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2024
» The political soap opera in Thailand is expected to revive after former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole, returning to his Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok, his de facto command base for years during his tenure as premier.
Joined at the hip
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Thai tourism industry posted a disappointing result in terms of arrivals from China last year, recording only 3.5 million visitors, falling far short of the original goal of 5-7 million.
EEC greenlights business centre and smart city
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2024
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee on Tuesday approved the establishment of the EEC Business Centre and Livable Smart City, which are expected to create more than 200,000 jobs.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
Populist policies face scrutiny
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Among the economic policies proposed by the Srettha Thavisin government, the most hotly disputed item is the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout, which has drawn much criticism regarding its possible impact on public debt.