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Restaurants face a rough 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.
Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
SCB expects panel to cut policy rate to 1%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the policy rate to 1% by the first half of next year to support inflation and mitigate debt deflation risks.
Lots to do before checking out
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2025
» Before southern Thailand was hit by a massive flood last week, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled an early dissolution of parliament, possibly by mid-December instead of the previously announced late January 2026, following opposition pressure for a no-confidence vote against the minority government.
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.
TOA Paint pins hopes on stimulus to foster growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/10/2025
» SET-listed TOA Paint (Thailand) expects modest growth this year despite a sluggish market, banking on the government's co-payment scheme leaving consumers with a greater amount of disposable income for home renovations in the fourth quarter.
Pension tension as Thailand eyes 65
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2025
» The country's working-age demographics are a topic of widespread debate, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul floating the idea of raising the retirement age from 60 to 65.
Panel expected to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, as the central bank awaits clearer economic data and allows time for its new governor to settle in.
Short-term help expected
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» The government led by Anutin Charnvirakul began its term on Oct 1 under a four-month mandate, ahead of the expected dissolution of parliament and upcoming general elections.
Alarm on strong baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/09/2025
» The continued appreciation of the baht against the US dollar, if left unaddressed, could weaken Thailand's competitiveness in both tourism and exports relative to its regional peers, cautions SCB EIC, the research centre under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).