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Rate cuts to take priority next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2024
» Monetary policy should take a central role in driving economic growth next year, while fiscal policy diminishes as a tool to address the fiscal deficit, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council.
Foreigners drive Phuket condo segment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2024
» Strong demand from foreign buyers continues to draw Bangkok-based developers to Phuket's condo market as they seek diversification from weak local demand.
True calls for merger rules to be revised
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/12/2024
» True Corporation has asked the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to revise some measures governing last year's merger between the company and Total Access Communication (DTAC).
Move to employ foreign pilots riles Thai pilots
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/12/2024
» The domestic aviation industry is thriving, with the cabinet on Tuesday approving foreign pilots flying domestic routes temporarily to address the pilot shortage, while the Thai Pilots Association is preparing to submit a petition to restrain this amendment.
Satellite orbital slots tabbed for Q1 2025
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/12/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to allocate the two unsold rights to use the 51° East and 142°E orbit slots in the first quarter of next year.
AIS, NBTC test out emergency alert system
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) conducted trials on Tuesday of the cell broadcast emergency alert system on the company's live telecom network in Phuket in preparation for full system integration with the national alert system.
Authorities promise to give rice farmers a fair deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the new harvest season of paddy rice, with a plan to implement support measures as approved by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) to help farmers.
Projected growth seen boosting housing demand next year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/11/2024
» The projected economic growth for 2025, along with measures to address household debt, support for vulnerable groups and an anticipated increase in foreign arrivals, are expected to boost housing demand after an estimated 4.4% decline in 2024.
Thai economy to shake off risks in 2025 but growth limited
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/11/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) expects the Thai economy to sustain its upward momentum in 2025 despite growing risks, from a projected 2.6% growth rate this year, up from 1.9% in 2023.
Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/11/2024
» The widespread use of Thai nominees by foreign businesses in Thailand is a growing concern among hoteliers, who fear that low prices and quality could destroy the tourism reputation of the country, according to the Thai Hotels Association's (THA) monthly sentiment index.