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Industry titans look for continuity
Business, Published on 06/09/2025
» With Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, elected as the new prime minister by parliament on Friday, industry leaders have highlighted priorities for the government to strengthen economic growth, digital competitiveness, tourism and investor confidence.
Surveying the wreckage
Business, Published on 30/08/2025
» Some pundits see warning signs for Thai economic prospects following the Constitutional Court's ruling that dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for violating ethical standards in a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CP-Tesco ruling riles rivals
Business, Published on 16/11/2020
» A recent ruling by the Office of the Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) raised eyebrows when it granted conditional approval to the acquisition of the local retail business of Tesco by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, causing some to question if the Thai conglomerate has a monopoly.