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Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.
Private sector wants confidence, liquidity, stimulus from new PM
Published on 18/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday brought his economic ministers to meet the Thai Chamber of Commerce, which asked him in return to focus on confidence, liquidity and economic stimulus.
B150 billion available for ‘quick-win’ stimulus
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The new Thai government has financial ammunition of roughly 150 billion baht to carry out its “quick-win” stimulus projects, according to a Ministry of Finance official who requested anonymity.
From FDI to homegrown growth
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 11/09/2025
» For decades, Thailand has leaned heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) as the engine of growth. That strategy once delivered jobs and exports, but today it yields diminishing returns. Inflows are volatile, competitiveness is slipping, and dependence on external capital leaves the economy vulnerable to global shocks. Thailand must change course.
Agency blueprint seeks to develop regional AI hub
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Etda) has set a goal to push Thailand to become regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) by strengthening trust in digital infrastructure, promoting advanced AI tech operations, and expanding collaborative regulatory mechanisms for platform services.
In dire need of direction
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thai politics has once again reached a turning point, as the Pheu Thai Party had two prime ministers impeached by the Constitutional Court and is set to take up the role of an opposition party.
Shopee spurs rise in nanofinance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) reported strong growth in nanofinance outstanding loans in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a new member -- Shopee e-commerce platform.
Buy now, bankrupt later
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have swiftly risen in popularity in Thailand, riding the wave of e-commerce expansion and the appeal of flexible payment options that let consumers purchase now and settle later in instalments.
How tourist spending is going digital
Business, Published on 30/08/2025
» Starting in the fourth quarter this year, foreign investors arriving in Thailand can convert digital assets such as cryptocurrencies into baht to cover their travel expenses and spending in the country.
Ngern Tidlor Wins Best Financial Inclusion Initiative in Thailand
Published on 29/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 13, 2025 – Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR), has been awarded the Best Financial Inclusion Initiative in Thailand at The Asian Banker Thailand Awards 2025. The accolade recognizes the company’s innovation in delivering transparent, accessible, and formal financial services to underserved segments of the population.