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TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2026
» TikTok has confirmed its long-term investment plan in Thailand worth 270 billion baht, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Nation urged to play to its strengths
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand must recalibrate its strategic positioning to remain competitive in the evolving global landscape, concentrating only on sectors where it offers true strengths, rather than spreading its efforts across many industries as in the past through the 10-cluster policy, according to an economics analyst.
Home seizures spike on bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The state planning unit has raised concerns about mortgage borrowers as new data shows a significant increase in homes being seized and put up for auction.
New rice scheme eyes premium tag
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has unveiled a "New Rice Economy" initiative aimed at elevating Thai rice to the premium segment in the global market.
Upskilling scheme targets small entrepreneurs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/11/2025
» The government's upskilling programme for small entrepreneurs under the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" (half-half plus) scheme is designed to equip them with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Agency to monitor growing scam threat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has committed to regularly monitor and report on scam-related crimes, which have emerged as a growing social threat.
How to manage the nation's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/10/2025
» The creation of a Thai sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has been debated in the country for several years.
New retirement lottery scheme slammed by critics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2025
» Critics are arguing the new government's proposed online lottery for retirement savings is a weaker tool for building savings than the previous administration's "retirement lottery" programme.
Analyst urges narrower interest rate spread
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand is being urged to prioritise narrowing the spread between lending and deposit interest rates, which is the highest in Southeast Asia, while also managing the baht to align with regional currencies.
Foreign investment application value surges 37% in first half
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2025
» In the first half of this year, 502 foreign investors applied to conduct business in Thailand under the Foreign Business Act (FBA), a 30% increase year-on-year.