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Stability first: Business urges swift economic action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.
Choppy waters for new BoT boss
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the former president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), assumes the helm at the Bank of Thailand on Oct 1, with the change coming at a precarious time as the nation faces a complex mix of internal and external challenges.
Political hiatus looms over economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to take 1-3 months to hand down the final verdict on the fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after the court suspended her from the post over a leaked recording of a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.
Hitting the jackpot?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/01/2025
» At the cabinet meeting last week, the government pressed ahead with a major initiative to stimulate the economy by approving the legalisation of casinos under the cloak of an "entertainment complex".
Govt sizes up Thailand's growth outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2024
» After nearly three months in office, the outlook for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government is likely to be influenced by several anticipated new stimulus proposals that are expected to be revealed in unison.
The final countdown
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/10/2024
» All eyes are on next week's US presidential election as the political and economic policies of the world's biggest economy impact every nation across the globe, including Thailand.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
Populist policies face scrutiny
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Among the economic policies proposed by the Srettha Thavisin government, the most hotly disputed item is the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout, which has drawn much criticism regarding its possible impact on public debt.
Details still hazy on digital handout
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2023
» Since the cabinet led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was sworn into office almost seven weeks ago, the administration has faced numerous incidents, testing the vows it made to the public on the campaign trail.
The price of populism
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2023
» After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.