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No time to wait for Thai fiscal reform
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The daunting mission of the four-month-old government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is to revive an economy that has been sluggish for a long time. Can the Anutin government deliver? After all, tackling "bread-and-butter" issues requires fiscal sustainability.
New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 prices
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/09/2025
» Some new condominiums launched recently in Bangkok have been priced at levels similar to those seen a decade ago, as developers settle for slim margins to draw buyers with limited purchasing power, according to the Thai Condominium Association.
Real estate calls for urgent steps
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/09/2025
» The new government is being urged to introduce quick-win measures to stimulate housing demand by extending cuts on property transfer and mortgage fees to homes priced above 7 million baht, and also by lowering interest rates.
Setting a short-term agenda
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» With only four months before the Anutin Charnvirakul-led government paves the way for a promised election next year, the business sector and economists are hopeful that a shift in administrative direction can revive economic sentiment.
Things can still get worse
Published on 13/09/2025
» Pheu Thai's populist policies used to be a winning formula but the digital wallet, 20-baht flat fare schemes could return to haunt it v Some observers feel Thaksin going to jail could inspire a reversal of fortunes for the beleaguered former ruling party.
ChaTraMue bullish on growth prospects
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/09/2025
» ChaTraMue sees a growth opportunity in Thailand's tea market, where consumer preferences are becoming increasingly varied, leading to various market segments.
Provincial retailers keen to see restoration of scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/09/2025
» Provincial retailers are calling for an immediate revival of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme.
Indonesian minister’s sudden exit sparks alarm for global funds
Published on 09/09/2025
» The sudden removal of Sri Mulyani Indrawati as Indonesia’s finance minister is bound to rattle global investors, who saw her as a voice of fiscal responsibility in an administration pushing for bigger spending.
Line Man Wongnai diversifies to beauty
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/09/2025
» Line Man Wongnai has diversified into a new frontier -- the beauty and wellness industry -- through its recent acquisition of JERA Cloud, tapping a market worth close to 100 billion baht, while it also plans to expand into on-demand beauty services, retail and tutoring in the future.
Co-payment stimulus set to return
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2025
» The potential reintroduction of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme is expected to support Thai businesses amid the current sluggish economy, while an academic believes the scheme could boost GDP growth to 2-2.5% this year.