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Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Thailand keen to host global financiers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» Authorities are upbeat about hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, hoping it will reinforce foreign confidence in Thailand's solid economic fundamentals.
Top US Boarding Schools Come to Bangkok
Published on 27/10/2025
» The American Boarding School Fair by Sesameed Education is returning to Bangkok on Sunday, 2nd November, and will be held at The St. Regis Bangkok. The fair will give families access to admissions leaders and alumni from many of the world’s top boarding schools. Designed for parents of students aged 10 to 14 and above, the Bangkok edition will bring clarity and confidence to one of the most important decisions a family can make.
BU in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud launches Thailand’s first Alibaba Cloud AI Lab
Published on 15/10/2025
» Bangkok University (BU), long recognised as Thailand’s “Creative University,” is advancing its mission in 2025 by expanding real-world applications of technology to prepare students with future-ready skills—far beyond gaming and everyday digital tools.
Top economist Ammar Siamwalla dies at 86
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Ammar Siamwalla, one of Thailand’s most respected economists and a leading rice expert, has died at the age of 86.
Moves to address renewables supply flaw
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/09/2025
» While greater renewable energy usage has become a crucial part of efforts to curb carbon dioxide emissions produced by fossil-derived fuels, experts warn that cleaner energy may not always ensure a reliable supply.
CP tech show unveils vision of the future
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 23/09/2025
» Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) hosted the CP Innovation Exposition & Symposium 2025 from Sept 18-21 at True Digital Park in Bangkok, showcasing breakthrough innovations and holding academic symposiums.
Vietnam's credit splurge risks fuelling asset bubbles, government warned
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2025
» HANOI - Vietnam's breakneck credit expansion may fuel asset price bubbles, prominent academics of the Southeast Asian nation warned its lawmakers last week, documents showed.