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Thailand mulls raft of stimulus measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/05/2025
» The new economic stimulus measures currently under review cover exports, tourism, tax base expansion and agricultural development, as well as soft loans to mitigate the impacts of a stagnant economy, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
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.
Tops adds 4 fully electric trucks to fleet
Business, Published on 09/05/2025
» Tops, a food business under Central Retail, has added more fully electric trucks to its goods distribution fleet serving stores in the provinces.
Thai Union Secures $150M ADB Blue Loan for Sustainability
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – May 8, 2025 –Thai Union Group PCL, a global leader in the seafood industry, has secured a landmark US$150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)—the first such financing in Thailand’s seafood sector. The milestone sets a new benchmark for sustainable finance in aquaculture, reinforcing Thai Union’s commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainable seafood production, and climate resilience.
ONE Championship: Rustam Yunusov eyes contract, “revenge” over Johan Ghazali after latest Friday Fights win
Published on 08/05/2025
» Rising Muay Thai prospect Rustam Yunusov wants a permanent place in ONE Championship, but also to prove his status as the No 1 young gun.
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.
SCG targets low-carbon cement with B1bn funding
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/05/2025
» SCG Cement and Green Solution, a unit of Siam Cement Group, is continuing to develop low-carbon cement, allocating an additional budget of 1 billion baht amid economic challenges that will slow domestic cement consumption.
Thai fuel prices unchanged despite tax hike
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/05/2025
» Retail prices of fuel remain unchanged in Thailand despite a decision to increase the fuel excise tax by 15%, according to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Tech and Community Drive Circular Cities Forward
Published on 07/05/2025
» At The Economist Impact’s 4th annual Sustainability Week Asia 2025, a panel discussion titled “Creating Circular Cities” offered diverse insights into how Asia can transition from linear to circular urban models through technological innovation and community engagement.
Big Oil sails on amid storm threat
News, Published on 07/05/2025
» Top oil and gas companies are watching the worsening global economic outlook with trepidation, but they currently appear to be doing little to correct course in the face of the approaching storm. The level of uncertainty in global energy markets has shot up in recent months due to US President Donald Trump's tariff flip-flops, stop-start negotiations over the Ukraine conflict, tightening sanctions on Iran, and growing signs of disagreement among Opec and other major producers.