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Pheu Thai earns poor marks
Business, Published on 28/07/2025
» The government led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to complete its first year in office this September.
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.
Climate changes
Business, Published on 10/06/2024
» A government pledge to cut a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions is expected to reshape how Thai businesses operate.
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.
Bracing for the budget boom
Business, Published on 01/04/2024
» After a delay of six months, the government's 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill was finally approved by parliament on March 22, followed by the senate on March 25.
Overwhelmed by success
Published on 11/03/2024
» Phuket has been in the limelight the past six months after the government announced a plan to elevate Thailand to an aviation hub, with Phuket the key gateway in the South.
Budget in the spotlight
Business, Published on 15/01/2024
» Business leaders want the government to urge state enterprises and local government organisations to expedite the use of existing investment budgets, while launching more stimulus packages as the nation awaits the fiscal 2024 budget to push the economy forward.
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%.
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.
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.