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Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1–2% a year, economists say.
Bangkok Bank urges government emphasis on foreign direct investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
BBL: Investment likely to keep flowing into Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/01/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects sustained growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand over the next few years, presenting significant opportunities for the Thai economy despite global uncertainties.
Apec summit expected to generate B600bn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/12/2022
» An industry council estimates the Apec Summit 2022 held in Bangkok last month will generate 500-600 billion baht in benefits for Thailand's economy over the next 3-5 years.
BCG model expected to generate B1tn over five years
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/05/2021
» The government's bio-circular-green economy (BCG) development scheme is expected to contribute 1 trillion baht to the gross domestic product (GDP) in four BCG business groups and increase the workforce by 3.5 million workers over the next five years, says Krungthai Compass, research house under Krungthai Bank (KTB).
B820bn for BCG economy projects
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2021
» Thailand has to invest 820 billion baht over the next five years if the country is to follow the principle of the bio-circular green (BCG) economy to rev up eco-friendly businesses and innovations, says Krungthai Compass.
An appointment three decades in the making
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/07/2020
» The proverb "what is fated to be yours will always return to you" holds true in the case of Kattiya Indaravijaya. When she was asked about her desired job on her application form at Kasikornbank (KBank) more than 30 years ago, she filled in "CEO". And now the dream has become real.