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Central bank's direction in the spotlight
Business, Published on 23/07/2025
» Despite high hopes for greater flexibility and more cooperation between the Bank of Thailand and the government, economists remain concerned about the bank's independence and creditibilty.
Scandal stalks stocks
Published on 22/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was recently hit by an accounting and embezzlement scandal at Stark Corporation, which is estimated to have cost at least 14.7 billion baht in damages to shareholders and stock investors.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
Analysts pour cold water on digital wallet
Business, Published on 20/11/2023
» Analysts have cast doubts on the ability of the digital wallet policy to kick-start the economy, noting the costly stimulus measure poses a risk to the country's fiscal stability in the medium term.
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%.
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.
Businesses fret over court move
Business, Published on 20/07/2023
» Following the Constitutional Court's order on Wednesday to suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from his duties as an elected member of the House of Representatives, concerns are mounting among the business sector about a potential surge in widespread street protests.
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.
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.
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.