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Solar panel buyers putting safety first
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» As electricity prices remain volatile and climate concerns intensify, rooftop solar panels have become an increasingly attractive option for Thai households.
Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/09/2025
» Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Firms prefer dissolution to provide business clarity
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2025
» Businesses expect a clear political environment going forward and believe House dissolution is the best option.
CP boss touts 'Switzerland of Asean'
Business, KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and KANANA KATHARANGSIPORN, Published on 21/11/2024
» Thailand could act as the "Switzerland of Asean" to attract global investment, especially from tech behemoths, in the bipolar political environment based on the country's neutral stance, says Suphachai Chearavanont, chief executive of conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group.
ThaiBev to shed property assets in share swap
Reuters and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/07/2024
» Thai Beverage, Southeast Asia’s biggest brewer, plans to divest its real estate assets and become a pure-play drinks and food company in a share swap with other companies held by its owner, billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi.
War of independence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
A sneak peek at looming debt balloon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2024
» Non-performing loans (NPLs), debt accumulation and stagnant purchasing power have weighed on domestic consumption since last year.
The battle over interest rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/03/2024
» A rift over interest rates between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Bank of Thailand, led by governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, has remained in the media spotlight for months.
The lowdown on the 1997 financial crisis
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/02/2024
» The 1997 Tom Yam Kung crisis was triggered by excessive loan extension by financial institutions and the liberalisation of the country's financial market, allowing Thai commercial banks to borrow money from foreign financial institutions to provide loans to businesses, says Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Balancing 2 large projects
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/02/2024
» The proposed Land Bridge project in southern Thailand is viewed by the current administration as a marker of its success in drawing foreign investment, similar to how previous governments regarded the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).