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From health crisis to growth engine: Why Thailand’s wellness economy is poised to lead Asia’s ageing future
Business, Archawee Eiamsoonthongchai, Bangkok Bank, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand is entering a demographic turning point. Within a few years, almost one-third of the population will be over 60 years old. Births have fallen below deaths, and the country is on a clear path toward becoming a super-aged society. This shift carries deep consequences for fiscal sustainability, labour productivity and long-term growth.
SET index drops, Asian shares fluctuate as Trump open to tariff talks
Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index dropped almost 1%, while other Asian shares swung between small gains and losses as United States President Donald Trump left the door open for additional trade negotiations after imposing new tariff rates on several countries.
Thailand mulls direct air links between northeastern region and Vietnam
Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 16/05/2025
» Thailand is considering direct flight connections between the northeastern region and Vietnam to promote tourism and contacts between the two countries, NBT reported on Friday.
Thai shares plunge on Trump tariff fears
Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 08/04/2025
» Share prices on the Stock Exchange of Thailand dived on Tuesday on fears of a possible trade war after tariff hikes by the US administration.
ADB upgrades Thailand growth forecast, trims developing Asia's outlook
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 11/12/2024
» BANGKOK / MANILA - The Asian Development Bank has upgraded Thailand's GDP forecast for this year and kept the forecast for next year unchanged.
Thais ranked 6th among visitors to Japan in March
Bangkok Post and Kyodo, Published on 19/04/2024
» BANGKOK/TOKYO - Thai tourists to Japan ranked sixth in March, contributing to a total number of foreign visitors to the country that soared to over 3.08 million, marking the first time the tally exceeded the 3-million mark in a single month.
Bangkok’s financial centre status slips further
Bangkok Post and South China Morning Post, Published on 22/03/2024
» Bangkok’s status as a financial centre is declining while Singapore continues to outrank Hong Kong as the top money hub in Asia, according to the latest edition of the semi-annual Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI).
Meat producer Betagro shares slide on trading debut
Bangkok Post, Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 02/11/2022
» Shares of meat producer Betagro Pcl (BTG) plunged in their first day of trade in Bangkok, following Thailand’s second-largest initial public offering (IPO) this year and defying a typical increase for large debuts in the country.
No joint statement for Apec meet over Russia split
News, Bangkok Post & Kyodo News, Published on 23/05/2022
» A meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific region on Sunday ended without a joint statement due to differences over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan's Trade Minister Koichi Hagiuda said.
US deepens solar tariff probe with 2 firms in Thailand among 8 companies facing added scrutiny
Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 16/05/2022
» The United States Commerce Department is deepening its probe into whether solar power companies are circumventing import tariffs, singling out some of the industry’s giants for increased scrutiny.