FILTER RESULTS
FILTER RESULTS
close.svg
Search Result for “socio-economic impacts”

Showing 1 - 10 of 10,000

WORLD

Bangladesh PM-elect and lawmakers sworn in

AFP, Published on 17/02/2026

» DHAKA - Bangladesh’s prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers were sworn into parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first elected representatives since a deadly 2024 uprising.

WORLD

France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India

AFP, Published on 17/02/2026

» MUMBAI — French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day visit to India focused on artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation and a potential multibillion dollar fighter jet deal.

BUSINESS

Hotel operators call for restructure of land tax

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/02/2026

» Hotel operators believe requesting land and building tax discounts on a yearly basis will not help the business sector reduce its fixed‑cost burden in the long run, and urged the government to revise this tax structure to be based on revenue, similar to the previous property tax.

BUSINESS

Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/02/2026

» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.

BUSINESS

NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2026

» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.

BUSINESS

Economy has 'left ICU', says finance chief

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026

» Thailand's economy has now "left the intensive care unit [ICU]", reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

BUSINESS

Trat businesses brace for lengthy closures

Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/02/2026

» Business operators along the Thai–Cambodian frontier in Trat province are bracing for a prolonged border shutdown, urging authorities to reopen checkpoints while rapidly pivoting toward domestic markets to survive.

THAILAND

NBTC starts Yaowarat cable work

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026

» Overhead cables in the Yaowarat area are being moved underground.

THAILAND

BJT gains Klatham backing

Chairith Yonpiam and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2026

» The Klatham Party has confirmed it will lend full support to the Bhumjaithai Party in forming a new government, without attaching any political conditions or demands.

THAILAND

City Hall gathers feedback on Silom Line extension

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026

» City Hall has launched a market sounding exercise for the Silom Line extension from Bang Wa to Taling Chan, a 14–15 billion baht mass transit project.