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Thais idealise the past amid hardships of 2025
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/12/2025
» Corruption, poverty and military conflict rank among the top concerns for Thais in the second half of the year, while recession fears continue to restrain spending, and hacking for fraudulent or espionage purposes is viewed as a severe risk, with Thailand recording the highest level of concern globally, according to market research company Ipsos.
Economy to escape major hit from floods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2025
» Deadly flooding in the South has had a limited impact on the national economy, with the Bank of Thailand estimating it will reduce national GDP growth by no more than 0.2%.
Ministers urged to focus on quick-win economic policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/09/2025
» Executives are calling on the new government to prioritise policies that ease public hardship and drive economic growth, while forming a skilled negotiations team to ensure the country is not at a disadvantage in trade talks.
Economist urges action on exodus of Cambodian migrant workers
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/08/2025
» A leading Thammasat University economist has urged the Ministry of Labour and the Immigration Bureau to survey the number of Cambodian migrant workers returning home, warning the labour shortage is already disrupting key industries.
Cabinet approves 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to replace Cambodians
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour shortage caused by Cambodian workers returning home in the wake of a deadly border conflict between the two countries, a Thai senior official said on Tuesday.
Flash touts tech as key to sustainability
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/08/2025
» Resilience, technology-driven operations and hands-on leadership will be key to Flash Group ensuring sustainability during its post-unicorn era, according to the group's executives.
K-Research puts GDP growth at 1.2%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2025
» GDP growth this year could be as low as 1.2% or even less if the government fails to clinch a deal with the US that ensures the reciprocal tariff is competitive with those granted to neighbouring countries, said Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
Yellen warns against extending Trump's first-term US tax cuts
AFP, Published on 16/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Wednesday that plans to extend President-elect Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts -- which remained in place under Joe Biden but are set to expire -- will add to unsustainable deficits.
Call for action as baht sparks panic
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2024
» Serious efforts to address baht appreciation are needed as it is threatening to dampen the country’s key economic engines of exports and tourism, while businesses struggle with an unsettled domestic economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SSF contributions could be cut to boost economy
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/07/2024
» The cabinet will be asked to approve a cut in the monthly contribution rate for employers and workers insured under Section 33 of the Social Security Act to help those affected by the economic slowdown.