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Thailand deploys B44bn stimulus to spur consumption
Published on 07/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government has green-lit a 44 billion baht consumption stimulus programme to boost a weakening economy and its popularity ahead of a general election.
Short-term help expected
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» The government led by Anutin Charnvirakul began its term on Oct 1 under a four-month mandate, ahead of the expected dissolution of parliament and upcoming general elections.
Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
BJT's fortunes in flux
Published on 05/10/2025
» The political winds appear to be shifting once again, and the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is emerging as the most likely beneficiary although the party's ability to sustain its edge hinges on strategy it is set to craft.
How to manage the nation's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/10/2025
» The creation of a Thai sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has been debated in the country for several years.
Bright future for BJT, barring missteps
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» After delivering a policy statement in parliament early this week, the Bhumjaithai-led (BJT) coalition is now in full gear. With both populism and nationalism at play in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the party finds its popularity surging like never before.
Ex-Democrat Suchatvee unveils new party with policy focus on education
Online Reporters, Published on 03/10/2025
» Suchatvee Suwansawat disclosed the policy of a new party, Thaikaomai, on Friday to use education as a key driver to woo voters when it contests a new general election next year.
Red, Purple Line fare still B20
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» The cabinet has extended the 20-baht flat fare rate on the Red and Purple Lines for two more months until Nov 30, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
Little room for sentiment
Published on 27/09/2025
» Thaksin going to jail may win him and Pheu Thai some sympathy votes, but this is unlikely to transform their fortunes v Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet picks have raised some eyebrows, but observers feel the line-up is aimed at getting things done.
The winds of change
Published on 20/09/2025
» A big shift in Thai politics is expected following Paetongtarn's fall, with conservatives and progressives ready to pounce v The Democrats face a leadership contest and the possible return of Abhisit Vejjajiva, who many feel can save them from oblivion.