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Borrowers prepare to take a hit
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/08/2022
» Some business sectors are concerned about the effect of the Bank of Thailand's anticipated interest rate hike on companies and the public, while related private and state organisations have vowed to do their best to mitigate the impact.
Dark clouds on the horizon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/07/2022
» The drumbeat warning of recession is getting louder and more frequent, based on reports from the US and other major economies.
Boom time for Thai cannabis
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Dusida, Worrachaddejchai and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2022
» Cannabis is scheduled to be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list on Thursday, allowing people to grow an unlimited number of plants at home.
Bars call for end to midnight closing
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/05/2022
» Vendors of alcoholic beverages and hotel and retail operators are calling for the further relaxation of nightlife entertainment rules and an extension of opening hours until 2-4am as pubs, bars and karaoke lounges struggle to survive.
Temper your expectations
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/05/2022
» On April 30, after the last inbound visitor went through the RT-PCR testing process at Phuket airport, it represented the culmination of a 10-month mission for the quarantine team at the terminal.
Asia falls in love with Thai Boys Love
Business, KomsanTortermvasana, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/05/2022
» Buoyed by the openness of the LGBT community, Thailand's "Boys Love" (BL) movies and series have been well received in the local market and are considered promising export products that can draw lucrative revenue streams and foster business opportunities in other areas, including tourism.
Diesel users run into reality check
Business, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/05/2022
» The government's decision to reduce financial pressure on its coffers by allowing the price of diesel to gradually increase starting from this month -- having been capped since October 2021 -- will result in households and businesses experiencing a harsh economic reality.
Operators upbeat on cuts
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/04/2022
» Authorities say Thailand is on track to regain its spot as one of the world's top tourist destinations, with a goal of earning 1.5 trillion baht this year after the elimination of RT-PCR tests upon arrival and the Test & Go scheme from May 1.
Have we missed the crypto boat?
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Somruedi Banchongduang,Lamonphet Apisitniran, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 18/04/2022
» Although Thailand has banned the use of digital assets to pay for goods and services, some organisations think they may still be used as a future alternative currency.
Industry urges longer-term solutions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2022
» The government should come up with not only short-term measures, but also medium and long-term plans to cope with the impact of the global oil price surge and the Russia-Ukraine war, according to industrialists in various sectors.