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'White Lotus' boon yet to materialise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/05/2025
» Hotels in the South have yet to feel any impact from the White Lotus HBO series filmed in Thailand, as the volatile global economy and safety concerns regarding the country have affected prospective tourists' decision-making.
Expensive parliament projects draw flak
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Amid growing concerns about public spending and transparency, five key renovation projects within the parliament complex drew scrutiny during a House committee session on Thursday.
Tariff hikes to have far-reaching hit: BoT
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/05/2025
» The United States' tariff hikes are expected to have a prolonged and uncertain impact on Thailand's economy, particularly in key export-oriented sectors, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Dollar confusion reigns amid uncertainty
News, Published on 10/05/2025
» Currency markets that only a few months ago assumed a trade war would lift the US dollar now suspect that a full-scale devaluation may be underway, suggesting few market players have a clear handle yet on the US administration's dollar plans.
Trump's China signals give shares a lift
Business, Published on 10/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK and signalled that tariffs on Chinese goods may fall if preliminary talks this weekend in Switzerland go well.
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Business, Published on 09/05/2025
» Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
Curse of casinos
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/05/2025
» Re: "Senate to invite PM to explain casino-entertainment complex bill", (BP, May 8).
Thailand Rises as Logistics Hub Amid Global Shifts
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – The Thai Chamber of Commerce highlights that recent U.S. tariff policies are accelerating foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand and ASEAN, driving a surge in logistics demand. To capitalise on this momentum, Messe Stuttgart, Koelnmesse, and Thai Intralogistics Association (TIA), joined forces to organise a landmark trade fair: LogiMAT & LogiFOOD Southeast Asia 2025, scheduled to take place from 15–17 October 2025 at BITEC Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok. The event aims to position Thailand as a regional logistics hub and propel Southeast Asia to the forefront of intralogistics. Organisers expect 350 exhibitors from Asia and Europe and more than 7,000 trade visitors.
Thailand braces for ‘temporary’ investment freeze
Published on 08/05/2025
» Thailand may see a slowdown in new foreign direct investment due to global trade uncertainties, while the country seeks to negotiate with Washington to soften the blow from the threat of a 36% tariff.
Premier calls for farm price stability
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has directed all government agencies to implement measures to stabilise prices for agricultural products.