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Economic warning as Thai and Cambodian troops clash
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2025
» Economists have warned of severe damage if the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict resumes, noting exports, tourism and the labour market could feel the pinch as consumption is hit.
That sinking feeling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2025
» Thailand has dealt with severe flooding for centuries, affecting millions of households and disrupting economic activities, especially in low-lying areas where disasters seem routine.
Inflation expectations crash to 0% as BoT denies deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand claims it has not observed deflation in the Thai economy, even as it lowered its inflation forecast for this year to 0%, driven by declines in energy and fresh food prices.
Deflation risk remains muted
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, 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.
State agency lifts GDP forecast to 2.2%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) under the Finance Ministry has slightly increased its Thai GDP growth forecast for this year to 2.2%, up from its previous estimate of 2.1% in April.
Hoping for a spending bonanza
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/10/2024
» The initial phase of the government's cash handout is expected to lift the Thai economy in the coming months, according to industrial leaders and brokerages, with some suggesting targeted assistance in the second phase for people with more purchasing power.
Analysts consider deflation risks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/11/2023
» Analysts are expressing concerns about Thailand's first year-on-year decline in inflation in 25 months, saying the dip in the consumer price index (CPI) reflects growing risks of an economic slowdown and deflation.
Surfing without waves
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2021
» You can't deny the impact of the latest skateboarding craze that has taken the country by storm in recent months. Once a favourite of extreme sports-type in the 80s and 90s, today skateboarding has a new hype, and is certainly more mainstream. You can see them everywhere, from a local park to the streets, and on all social media news feeds.