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Thai govt planning unit sounds alarm on 'buy now, pay later' trend
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/08/2025
» The government’s planning unit has expressed concern over the growing trend of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) consumption through online platforms, which has now spread to cover instalment payments for food and fuel expenses, stimulating households to take on excessive debt.
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Business, Published on 22/08/2025
» The TouristDigiPay sandbox, an 18-month initiative that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for domestic spending, is strengthening Thailand's digital economy and positioning the country as a regional leader, according to cryptocurrency exchange operators.
Police bust illegal streaming sites linked to gambling
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/08/2025
» Law enforcement in Chiang Mai carried out raids on Wednesday, seizing assets tied to a major Premier League copyright piracy network linked to online gambling.
Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Naraya revises expansion plan
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/08/2025
» A decline in foreign travellers and global economic uncertainty have prompted Narai Intertrade Co Ltd, a manufacturer and distributor of the Naraya brand, to revise its expansion plan.
Thailand still has chance to shine
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand's economy is losing momentum. Growth rates have steadily declined, from 7.2% in 2012 to just 1.9% in 2023. Without a new vision for development, the country faces the real possibility of becoming stuck in permanent stagnation. The absence of bold leadership and structural reform has left Thailand vulnerable, while its regional peers -- Singapore, China, and South Korea -- surge ahead. These countries have demonstrated that visionary and compassionate leadership, combined with political reform and good governance, can transform the economic fortunes of an entire nation.
Not above the law
Postbag, Published on 26/07/2025
» Re: "PP backs public criticism of ruling in cadet's death", (BP, July 24).
Exporters urged to utilise B2B platforms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2025
» Thai exporters should enter online business-to-business (B2B) platforms to capitalise on the dynamics of global buyers seeking new sources of suppliers amid global trade uncertainty.
B20m in uncertified cleaning and cosmetic products seized in Bangkok
News, Published on 22/07/2025
» Police have seized 20 million baht worth of uncertified cleaning supplies and cosmetics after raiding a Bangkok warehouse owned by a Chinese investor.
Artificial intelligence boosts battle against illegal websites
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) has been deployed, enabling the shutdown of 100,000 gambling and porn sites per month, although more needs to be done to curb these illegal sites, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).