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OPINION

Why OECD membership matters

News, Published on 12/05/2025

» In a highly fragmented world, Thailand's accession to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) is more than just a diplomatic gesture -- it marks a transformative opportunity to accelerate structural reform and attract high-quality investment. Today, the 38 OECD member countries account for over 60% of global GDP and 75% of world trade, with over half of global energy consumption -- underscoring the bloc's strategic importance.

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GENERAL

Call for Thai budget rejig

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/04/2025

» Last year, for the first time in a decade, Thailand surpassed Malaysia in the IMD World Competitiveness Center's global rankings, coming in second in Southeast Asia behind Singapore, which retained the top spot at the regional level and was ranked as the world's most competitive economy.

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LIFE

Reintegrating lost youth

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/04/2025

» Ruswadee Sa-i stopped going to school after completing lower secondary education at 15. However, he was considered too young to get a job, so for the next three years, he ended up hanging out with friends and helped his mum with household chores. Then, a knock on his door changed the course of his life. It was a youth worker who had come across his mum and worried about her son's limbo.

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GENERAL

Thailand faces grim employment prospects

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2025

» Thailand's employment prospects are negative as there are clearer signs of a shrinking workforce, evidenced by fewer insured workers under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, which covers more than 10 million people, according to the Federation of Thai SMEs.

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THAILAND

Extension plan ready for cabinet soon

News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025

» The plan to extend the State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) Red Line from Siriraj Hospital to Salaya is expected to be presented to the cabinet next month.

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GENERAL

Finance minister says domestic funds monitoring declining Thai stock index

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/03/2025

» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says he believes domestic funds are prepared to invest in the Thai stock market once it reaches its floor.

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OPINION

Rate cut helps the BoT, not the economy

Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 06/03/2025

» On Feb 26, the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut its policy interest rate by 0.25%, lowering it to 2.0%.

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GENERAL

Thailand records 5.9% rise in foreign tourist arrivals

Reuters, Published on 04/03/2025

» Thailand recorded a 5.9% increase in foreign tourist arrivals for the period from Jan 1 to March 2 compared to the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry said on Tuesday.

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GENERAL

Exports must expand 4% for GDP growth to reach target

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/03/2025

» To achieve the government's target of 3.5% GDP growth this year, exports must expand by 4%, according to the state planning unit.

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OPINION

Health cover needs review

News, Editorial, Published on 03/03/2025

» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) recently released its 2024 Social Conditions Report, which contained alarming figures regarding healthcare expenses incurred by non-Thai citizens along Thailand's border areas, particularly along its border with Myanmar.