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Thai indicators set for improvement in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2026
» Analysts believe the Thai economy has passed its cyclical low, with a gradual U-shaped recovery likely in 2026, supported by improving global conditions, a rebound in tourism and faster government spending.
Our tariff-era dollar, your problem
Oped, Published on 04/02/2026
» In 2025, the dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of major currencies, fell by roughly 9.4%. Over the same period, the United States' average effective tariff rate rose by around 14.4 percentage points, from 2.4% to 16.8%, according to the Yale Budget Lab. Taken together, these shifts imply that, in the import trade domain, the US experienced an effective exchange-rate depreciation of around 24%.
Decriminalising sex work needs clarity
Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2026
» The world's oldest profession has always been a taboo subject in Thai society, even in our politics so it was encouraging to see at least five political parties -- the Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party, the Movement Party, the Thai Sang Thai Party, and the Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Social Security Office rejects claims over land deal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny but rejected allegations of misconduct over its 84‑million‑baht purchase of land in Chon Buri province, insisting the acquisition complied with procurement laws and reflected prevailing market prices.
The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Police urge gold shops in ‘red zones’ to boost security
Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2026
» Police say that about 100 out of the estimated 1,000 gold shops in Bangkok are in robbery-prone locations and advise the owners to step up security for the safety of the public and tourists.
‘Friends of Dr Supat’ challenge dismissal
Published on 03/02/2026
» A coalition of civic groups has called on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to reopen its investigation into the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, who maintains he was dismissed because he criticised decisions made by the Ministry of Public Health.
Trump's Fed nominee sparks global sell-off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» Market participants continue to view gold prices as being in a long-term uptrend, despite recent volatility triggered by US President Donald Trump's confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair.
Industrial land market faces critical year amid challenges
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial and logistics property market is entering a critical phase in 2026 as global supply chains reset and major economies redirect long-term investment, presenting both challenges and rare structural opportunities for the country.
Pirapan vows 'action, not rhetoric'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2026
» Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, is ready for a fight. As the party's No.1 prime ministerial candidate for the Feb 8 general election, he has formally declared his return to the political battlefield under a slogan that leaves little room for ambiguity: "Decisive Crisis Resolution, Transforming the Nation".