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Edging away from conflict
Business, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
Surveying the wreckage
Business, Published on 30/08/2025
» Some pundits see warning signs for Thai economic prospects following the Constitutional Court's ruling that dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for violating ethical standards in a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute.
Deflation risk remains muted
Business, Published on 18/08/2025
» Thai inflation decelerated by 0.7% year-on-year in July, marking a 17-month low, driven by falling prices of agricultural products and energy.
Tallying the tariff trade-offs
Business, Published on 04/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai goods could offer some much-needed relief for businesses in Thailand, as this rate aligns with the regional average.
All hands on deck
Business, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand is on the brink of facing trade woes, no matter whether the US imposes steep or gentler reciprocal tariffs on Thai imports.
Adding fuel to the fire
Business, Published on 30/06/2025
» The unpredictable Israel-Iran conflict is intensifying the disorder overwhelming the Pheu Thai Party's coalition government.
Private sector jittery
Business, Published on 24/06/2025
» As the leaked private conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Hun Sen of Cambodia threatens the continuity of the government, politics has once again become a leading concern among the business community and investors.
Tariff timeout provides hope
Business, Published on 11/04/2025
» President Donald Trump's order for a 90-day suspension of US reciprocal tariffs for countries that do not retaliate, including Thailand, has prompted a positive response from investors as global stocks surged in a relief rally.
Analysts want details on debt plan
Business, Published on 19/03/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra recently pitched a government-led household debt buyback programme as household debt tallied 89.6% of GDP as of the second quarter of 2024.
Thai firms wary of Trump impact
Business, Published on 08/11/2024
» The business sector is increasingly concerned about Donald Trump's victory in the US election, with analysts expecting the global economy to be affected by increased US protectionism, while interest rates might decline slower than expected.