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Rape case causes rift at People's Party
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) is facing internal turmoil after a rape conviction involving one of its Maha Sarakham candidates triggered calls for urgent reform of its candidate-screening system.
Car exports decline by 6% in January
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/02/2026
» Thailand's car exports fell in January, dropping 6% year-on-year to 58,405 units -- the lowest level since May 2022 -- which was attributed to stricter environmental regulations and currency fluctuations, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
BoT upgrades Thai GDP forecast after robust Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is upbeat about the country's growth prospects, projecting GDP expansion of 1.9% this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5%, after the economy grew stronger than forecast in the fourth quarter of last year.
Omnibus law sought to unlock investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2026
» The government is preparing to introduce an omnibus law to remove investment bottlenecks, with the hope of attracting 900 billion baht in actual investment this year from projects that have applied for investment promotion with the Board of Investment (BoI).
Unlocking Thai competitiveness
Oped, Published on 25/02/2026
» Regulatory reform is an urgent priority in restoring growth to Thailand's emerging economy. Rigid rules and excessive red tape have become significant structural barriers to private sector development. Evidence from several key industries demonstrates that outdated, fragmented legislation continues to constrain competitiveness.
France demands explanation from US envoy over no-show
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» PARIS - France’s foreign minister on Tuesday demanded an explanation after US envoy Charles Kushner failed to show up to respond to comments about a slain far-right activist but said ties between France and the United States would not be affected.
Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2026
» As the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country's sluggish economy.
Ride-share drivers must register vehicles by Feb 28
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026
» Ride-sharing drivers operating through mobile applications must register their vehicles under categories Ror Yor 17/18 with the Department of Land Transport by Saturday, the government has warned.
'No plan' for VAT rate hike
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» The incoming Bhumjaithai-led administration will not raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% over the next three years, a BJT executive said, adding that the party's immediate focus is economic recovery.
Plan to tax gold imports stokes Thai industry criticism
Published on 23/02/2026
» Gold traders strongly oppose the Customs Department’s plan to ask the incoming government to impose import duties on gold, warning that Thailand could lose its status as a gold trading hub if the measure is implemented. They added that gold is now regarded as an investment asset rather than a commodity subject to tariffs.