Showing 1 - 10 of 207
Securities and Exchange Commission toughens stance on margin loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new regulations to mitigate systemic risks in margin loan activities, prohibiting securities companies and derivatives business operators from providing loans secured by securities for non-investment purposes.
Film shoots energise tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
Strengthening baht adds to woes of ailing travel sector
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/08/2025
» The strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on the fragile tourism sector, which is plagued by recurring security issues, leaving tourists feeling their visits aren't worth the cost.
Strengthening baht adds to Thai tourism sector woes
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/08/2025
» The strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on Thailand’s fragile tourism sector, already plagued by recurring security issues, leaving travellers feeling their visits aren’t worth the cost.
Agents upbeat on Chinese market
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 31/07/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals have already passed their low point, and tour agents are showing renewed confidence in Thailand despite safety concerns fuelled by border conflicts and a recent market shooting, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
Bloomberg News and Post reporters, Published on 24/07/2025
» Thailand’s baht fell after touching the highest in more than three years on the escalating conflict with its neighbour Cambodia.
Las Vegas Sands bets on Asia’s young rich
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/07/2025
» Las Vegas Sands Corp is targeting Southeast Asia’s young and wealthy as it kicks off an ambitious US$8-billion expansion of its luxury resort in Singapore that is core to the casino operator’s future growth plans.
Thailand to withdraw casino bill as ruling bloc hit by crisis
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalise casinos from parliament following mounting public opposition and a fresh bout of political turmoil that has reduced the ruling coalition’s majority.
Analysts: War threatens Thai economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025
» Amonthep Chawla, chief economist at CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT), said even though tensions have eased, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East remain a threat to the Thai economy, in addition to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the border dispute with Cambodia.
MGM Resorts urges 'competitive' casino tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» Thailand should have a casino tax rate that is competitive with Singapore and a substantial number of locals should be allowed to visit casino complexes, rather than solely serving foreign tourists in order to stimulate tourism and economic growth, says integrated resorts operator MGM Resorts International.