• GENERAL

  Bankers wary regarding debt

  Business, Published on 19/02/2024

  » The high level of profits posted by the Thai banking sector last year generated a good deal of controversy, with some commentators suggesting interest rates were too high.

• GENERAL

  Seeing stars in 2024

  Business, Published on 01/01/2024

  » Many economists project Thailand to be on a recovery course thanks to resilient domestic demand and an uptick in tourist arrivals.

• GENERAL

  What's in store for 2024

  Business, Published on 30/12/2023

  » From the planned licensing of virtual banks to the continued rise of lifestyle-related businesses, this is what consumers can expect in 2024.

• GENERAL

  GDP growth target remains elusive

  Business, Published on 09/10/2023

  » The government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set an ambitious target to raise annual GDP growth to 5%.

• GENERAL

  Economy in limbo amid logjam

  Business, Published on 31/07/2023

  » The private sector is concerned that the extended delay in the formation of the new government could lead to a greater degree of political and public policy uncertainty and adversely impact the economy.

• BUSINESS

  Leading the economy

  Business, Published on 22/05/2023

  » The business sector is calling for the new government to appoint appropriate leaders to take the helm at economic ministries, in particular the Finance Ministry, as they want to see the country progress without interruption amid several internal and external challenges.

• BUSINESS

  Substance sorely lacking in party policies

  Business, Published on 13/02/2023

  » The election campaigns of political parties should focus on improving the country's competitiveness with effective short- and long-term economic policies rather than populist sops or market intervention that could mar the economy and add fiscal burden, says business leaders.

• BUSINESS

  Gifts that keep on giving

  Business, Published on 26/12/2022

  » Festive sentiment during the last week before New Year celebrations is considered the best opportunity for the business sector to increase sales as economic uncertainties may cast a shadow on consumer confidence in 2023.

• BUSINESS

  Desperate for a long-term vision

  Business, Published on 24/10/2022

  » With the country's next general election tentatively slated for May 7, 2023 by the Election Commission, assuming the House of Representatives completes its four-year term by March 23, many political parties have cranked up their election machines, with leading parties already kicking off their campaigns.

• BUSINESS

  Have we missed the crypto boat?

  Business, Published on 18/04/2022

  » Although Thailand has banned the use of digital assets to pay for goods and services, some organisations think they may still be used as a future alternative currency.

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