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Scholar slams PM's policies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» An economic scholar has criticised the government's "Anutin 2" policies as inadequate in addressing current economic risks, urging a review of the 2026 fiscal budget to better respond to the escalating energy crisis and widening inequality.
SMEs’ loan access to improve
Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» The government has launched a scheme to help small and medium-sized businesses access financing for commercial pickup trucks, targeting transport operators, farmers and freelancers.
Retailers urge measures to stimulate economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is proposing a comprehensive package of urgent policy measures to stimulate the economy dubbed "Value Shopping – Tourism Boost – Local Investment – Strong SMEs – Skilled Workforce – Fair Competition".
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.
Thai voters favour Gen X tycoon as next PM
Post Reporters, Published on 31/08/2025
» A recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll) shows most voters prefer a businessman or woman and a Gen X member as the next prime minister in the upcoming general election.
Tourism in the doldrums
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» The tourism industry posted underwhelming results for the first four months this year as the international market contracted by 0.2% year-on-year.
'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.
Experts urge balance in alcohol bill debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2025
» Health and academic experts have called on lawmakers to strike a balance between economic and community welfare concerns when debating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill on Wednesday.
Thai businesses call for huge stimulus
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2024
» The business sector is calling for multiple government stimulus measures, especially tax incentives and a household debt reduction scheme, to revive the economy and give the public a New Year's gift.
The thorny roots of debt
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» Overwhelming debt has been the key issue during economic discussions the past several months, as it contributes to declining car sales and weak demand for property, particularly in the low-income segment.