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New retirement lottery scheme slammed by critics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2025
» Critics are arguing the new government's proposed online lottery for retirement savings is a weaker tool for building savings than the previous administration's "retirement lottery" programme.
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2025
» New Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the government's economic stimulus plan will enable GDP expansion of more than 1% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier forecast of just 0.3%.
HIV self-test kits reveal high rates
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» More than 30,000 HIV self-test kits have been distributed nationwide under a free online service, revealing infection rates nearly three times higher than the national average, says the Stand by You project.
BoT forecasts 0.2% bump from stimulus package
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand estimates the government's 66-billion-baht stimulus package will contribute roughly 0.2% to GDP growth.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
BLS forecasts bourse trade at 1,280-1,300 points in Q4
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is projected to trade in a range of 1,280 to 1,300 points in the fourth quarter this year, supported by a modest corporate earnings recovery but capped by lingering political risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Thailand set for record plunge in annual power output, LNG imports
Reuters, Published on 23/09/2025
» SINGAPORE - Thailand is set for a record decline in electricity output this year as mild weather and a slowing economy are reducing demand, government data shows, putting Southeast Asia's top LNG importer on track for its steepest decline in purchases of the fuel.
BoT sees no unusual baht speculation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has not detected any irregular speculation in baht trading, despite the currency's continued appreciation against the greenback.
SCX's 2 new hotels to generate B900m
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/09/2025
» SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation's subsidiary SCX Corporation, which manages its recurring-income assets, plans to open two new hotels in Bangkok and Pattaya over the next five weeks, targeting 900 million baht in revenue in 2026.