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Govt in debate crosshairs
Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» The opposition and the Senate are set to put the new government in the crosshairs when it spells out its policy statement in parliament this week, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet handout scheme among the main targets.
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.
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.
The slow transition to an EV hub
Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2023
» As the government increases efforts to build a low-carbon society, the infrastructure promoting the use of fossil fuels and manufacturing of vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) has become an issue.
Critics of handout fail to faze premier
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday the government will persevere with its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme for all Thai citizens over 16 years old despite experts' criticisms.
Thailand EV sales shatter forecasts
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2023
» We have revised our electric vehicle (EV) sales forecast for Thailand substantially higher in light of a much better than expected first-half performance, with EV sales totalling 49,319, exceeding our original full-year outlook.
Banking on the mainland
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2023
» When China announced the country's surprise reopening in January, every business sector in Thailand responded enthusiastically to the news, particularly the tourism industry, which earned more than 530 billion baht from Chinese visitors in 2019.
Rolling with the punches
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand, as well as unsuccessful attempts by some companies to further grow their businesses.
Race to end restrictions
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2022
» After plaguing Thailand for two years with physical and economic ailments, the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be downgraded to an endemic from July 1, marking a significant step towards full economic recovery.
Khon Kaen to trial light rail network
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2022
» Khon Kaen will roll out a trial of a new light rail network in the middle of the year, says government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.