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UN identifies 158 firms linked to Israeli settlements
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» GENEVA - The United Nations on Friday released a long-awaited update of its database of companies with activities in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, listing 158 firms from 11 countries.
Finance ministry pursuing better stability
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Ministry of Finance vows to lay the groundwork for fiscal consolidation to strengthen financial stability during the four-month tenure of the new government, says Vorapak Tanyawong, the new deputy minister.
New tourism minister eyes domestic spending
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand’s new tourism and sports minister wants to see the sector return to its healthy pre-pandemic level next year, prioritising budget usage to subsidise local consumption rather than giving handouts to foreign tourists.
Iran sanctions look set to return after last-ditch UN vote
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran despite a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia for a delay to allow further talks, diplomats say.
Thailand's credit rating not a concern, no VAT hike plan: official
Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand's credit rating is not a concern due to very low levels of foreign debt, a deputy finance minister said on Friday, adding that the government is now trying to boost the economy to bring "the light at the end of the tunnel".
Thai PM Anutin promises regulatory reform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/09/2025
» The new government has vowed to implement measures ahead of the next election to restore confidence in the country's capital market, including a regulatory guillotine expected to cut corporate costs by 134 billion baht annually, lifting GDP growth by 0.89% per year.
Medium-term fiscal plan set to be revised
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2025
» The government is preparing to revise the medium-term fiscal plan and set out a fiscal consolidation framework to sustainably reduce the deficit, with the deficit expected to gradually decline after 2026.
Sihasak to note Thailand's international role at United Nations General Assembly
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2025
» New Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is due to give a speech today at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he will underscore Thailand's role on the global stage while also addressing pressing regional issues, particularly the border situation with Cambodia.
Anutin's new cabinet is a mixed bag
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/09/2025
» The composition and size of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's 36-member cabinet suggest that he intends to stay in office for as long as possible, clinging to the terms of the government-enabling Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and calling an early election only if circumstances make it unavoidable.
Fitch cuts Thailand’s outlook to negative
Published on 24/09/2025
» Fitch Ratings has downgraded Thailand’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing rising risks to public finances from prolonged political uncertainty and weakening growth prospects.