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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.
Coalition split a threat to economy
News, Published on 19/06/2025
» As political instability unfurls between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, it is likely to further dampen investor sentiment, compounding concerns amid the looming threat of a 36% US tariff on Thai exports.
A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
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.
New PM's policies under microscope
Business, Published on 17/08/2024
» Business leaders are eager to know the direction of Thai economic policies after the Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected prime minister, which could cause a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape.
Disbursal of budget revving up
Business, Published on 15/07/2024
» A total of 3.48 trillion baht from the 2024 fiscal budget was finally disbursed in this year's second quarter, after delays that began on Oct 1 last year due to political setbacks following the general election held in May 2023.
Addressing the skills gap
Published on 17/06/2024
» Recent decisions by two Japanese automakers to close their plants in Thailand affect the country's standing as a leading global car producer, once dubbed the "Detroit of Asia".
Lessons for Land Bridge advocates
Business, Published on 29/01/2024
» During the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong last week, the Land Bridge project once again became a disputed topic as locals in the proposed area met Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and voiced concerns over the possible impact on their way of life and environmental damage.
Evaluating the cost of a wage hike
Business, Published on 25/09/2023
» Following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's revelation last week that the government expects a daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht in either November or December, the business sector voiced its concerns regarding increasing costs that could eventually create an additional burden for consumers.
The eternal joust over rate hikes
Business, Published on 12/06/2023
» Some industry leaders are concerned about higher interest rates affecting businesses, especially small ones, in addition to weakening the purchasing power of homebuyers.