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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.
All eyes on China
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2022
» China's zero-Covid policy has lasted for nearly two years and faced a tough challenge last week as a flare-up triggered fresh lockdowns in several industrial cities in hard-hit northeastern Jilin province and southern technology hub Shenzhen.
Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Russia's ripple effect
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/03/2022
» As the world watched Russia shell Ukraine the past week, the global community is responding to the invasion with a wide range of sanctions against Vladimir Putin's invasion.
Rise of the grey market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/02/2022
» Thailand is expected to become an "aged" society this year or next, with people aged 60 and over set to account for 20% of the population.
Critics want to stop telecom merger
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguangsuk and Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 19/02/2022
» The planned merger between Total Access Communication Plc (Dtac) and True Corporation Plc should be suspended because it would scale up mobile market dominance, jeopardising consumers and hindering the country's journey towards a digital economy, according to academics and consumer advocates.
Looking 8 years into the future
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/02/2022
» The Covid-19 pandemic poses a key challenge for Thailand's economic development in addition to factors such as an ageing society, lower competitiveness and climate change.
Long-stay visa becomes sole enticement
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/02/2022
» The government has vowed to woo affluent foreigners for lengthy stays, specifically aiming for the wealthy, retirees, remote workers and experts, with the aim of boosting the economy and investment in the country.
Demographic doomsday
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/01/2022
» Having endured the pandemic for the last two years, Thailand's workforce gradually changed over that period as many unemployed people started to run their own business or work as freelancers.