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Investors cheer Vietnam reforms, To Lam re-appointment as Communist Party chief
Reuters, Published on 23/01/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam's foreign and domestic investors have welcomed top leader To Lam's economic reform drive, but his goal of double-digit growth under a model that has been called "market Leninism" looks unrealistic, economists and analysts say.
Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Southeast Asia receives broad support
Business, Maybank Securities (Thailand), Published on 27/12/2025
» Southeast Asian equities ended December with a cautious "risk-on" tone, helped by a softer US dollar and year-end rebalancing, though thin Christmas liquidity exaggerated intra-day swings.
All eyes on the poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand's political scene has regained momentum over the past week after the Election Commission announced Feb 8 as the date for the next general election, with several factions hopeful they can shape the country's future through a new government.
Stay Longer, Live Healthier — How Expats Can Enjoy Thailand Without Worries
Published on 27/11/2025
» Thailand continues to attract thousands of foreigners each year with its welcoming culture, affordable lifestyle, and world-class healthcare system. For retirees, living in Thailand offers not just a change of scenery but a refreshing new rhythm of life. However, to fully enjoy that freedom, one essential step should never be overlooked — securing the right health insurance in Thailand.
Agencies refine probe of Thaksin's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing to further investigate former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's assets to recover the 17.6-billion-baht tax debt arising from share sales of Shin Corp, a telecom firm he founded, to Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte.
Unpacking the tourism tax
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/11/2025
» While the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee's proposal to collect a tourism tax from inbound travellers in February 2023, the programme has still not been implemented.
Listed banks' interest income expected to slip
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/10/2025
» The net interest income (NII) of listed banks is expected to decline significantly in the third quarter of this year, weighed down by the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cuts totalling one percentage point over the past 12 months.
Borrowing for fiscal 2026 set at B1.2tn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/10/2025
» The government plans new borrowing totalling 1.2 trillion baht for fiscal 2026, a slight decrease from 1.22 trillion in fiscal 2025.
German influencers face tax-dodging crackdown
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» FRANKFURT, Germany - They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies — Germany’s online influencers are facing a tax evasion crackdown that has left them screaming OMG!