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Trump tariff drama could depress SET in second half
Business, Published on 12/07/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index reached a new low for the year in June, trading in a range between 1,053.79 and 1,149.68 points, and ending the month at 1,089.56, down 59.62 points or 5.2% from the month before.
Economic headwinds dampen outlook
News, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand's economic outlook is worsening amid rising pressure from steep new US tariffs, with business leaders warning that the country risks losing its competitive edge unless urgent policy action is taken.
BoI targets faster EV growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/06/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) aims to help the country drive up employment by boosting the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Gunkul says Thailand lags power peers
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/06/2025
» Thailand is likely to lose its allure when it comes to attracting foreign investors as it lags behind neighbouring countries in managing long-term power supply, says SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, an integrated clean energy developer.
Thai-Cambodian collaboration continues in anniversary year
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/05/2025
» PHNOM PENH - Thailand and Cambodia are expanding collaboration across various sectors, including investment, tourism and culture as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Food street fad hits wall
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/05/2025
» The recent plea by Banthat Thong Road restaurateurs for urgent assistance from the government should serve as a wake-up call, not a rallying cry for rescue packages. Their predicament, while unfortunate for individual operators, epitomises the unsustainable practices of building businesses on social media spectacle rather than culinary excellence.
BoI looks to South Korea to beef up high tech sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) aims to encourage more South Korean business people to invest in Thailand to help the country boost high technology development, notably artificial intelligence (AI).
Thailand unveils measures to shield firms from trade war fallout
Published on 19/05/2025
» Thailand will offer bigger tax incentives to small and medium businesses at risk of being squeezed by US tariff threats, as the Southeast Asian nation unveiled a raft of measures to minimise the blow to its economy from the trade war.
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.
Tourism officials wary of Vietnam
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/05/2025
» Tourism operators fear Thailand will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in a few years as the latter reported nearly 50% inbound market growth in March compared with the pre-pandemic period, while Thailand struggles with sluggish growth.