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Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
BMTA to receive B9.1bn cash influx
News, Published on 16/01/2026
» The cabinet has approved 9.1 billion baht in funding to boost the liquidity of the cash-strapped Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), which is moving ahead with major reforms aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency.
Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1–2% a year, economists say.
Bangkok Bank urges government emphasis on foreign direct investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.
Abhisit touts three laws for clean air
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva took his campaign to Lumpini Park on Wednesday, pledging stronger legal frameworks and incentives to address Bangkok's worsening air pollution.
Tisco introduces 3-year strategic plan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/01/2026
» Tisco Financial Group sees selective business expansion, greater operational efficiency through artificial intelligence (AI) and digital solutions, and disciplined risk management as critical for it to deliver sustainable growth from 2026-2028 amid a challenging economic backdrop.
Anutin talks transport in South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Anutin Charnvirakul has been on the campaign trail in the South, pledging continuity for major transport infrastructure projects, including the multibillion-baht Land Bridge scheme linking the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.
At least 32 dead after crane falls on moving train in Korat
Published on 14/01/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA — At least 32 people were killed and 64 others injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving train in this northeastern province on Wednesday morning.
CP AXTRA strengthens sustainability leadership with global ESG recognition
Published on 13/01/2026
» CP AXTRA Plc, operator of Makro and Lotus’s, has reaffirmed its position as a sustainability leader in Thailand’s retail and wholesale sector, supported by strong international recognition for environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in 2025.
Delinquent student loan holders targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is preparing to file lawsuits against around 100,000 SLF borrowers to enforce repayment of more than 10 billion baht in unpaid debt.