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Repeat drink drivers in campaign's sights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2025
» The network against drunk driving is urging tougher enforcement against repeat drunk drivers after figures from the 2025 Songkran holiday revealed cases more than doubled from the previous year.
In dire need of direction
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thai politics has once again reached a turning point, as the Pheu Thai Party had two prime ministers impeached by the Constitutional Court and is set to take up the role of an opposition party.
Border aid packages get govt nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has endorsed a package of economic relief measures proposed by the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to assist communities affected by the recent unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
TCC backs panel to ease woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/07/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has proposed a Joint Public-Private Labour Committee (JPLC) to the Ministry of Labour to address labour issues amid rising economic uncertainty.
Challenges aplenty await central bank chief
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» As the search for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand nears its conclusion, with cabinet approval of the chosen candidate expected within days, attention is rapidly shifting to the challenges awaiting the appointee.
Seeking a slice of the pie
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/06/2025
» While the government's economic stimulus budget of 157 billion baht is scheduled for final approval later this month, the value of funding requests received from various ministries exceeds 400 billion baht.
'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.
Committee 'ready' to meet on Thursday to discuss minimum wage hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2024
» All eyes are on the upcoming meeting of a new tripartite wage committee, which is expected to decide on the government's plan to hike the daily minimum wage to 400 baht on Jan 1 next year.