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New import duty a double-edged sword
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Customs Department's imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht starting on Jan 1, 2026 will have both positive and negative impacts for Thailand.
Virtual banks to shake up Thai finance next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» By mid-2026, Thais are expected to be able to access virtual banks, offering expanded options for people underserved by formal financial services.
Group expects non-life sector to maintain growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/12/2025
» The non-life insurance industry is projected to maintain steady growth in 2026, with written premiums surging 2.5-3.5% to 303 billion baht despite rising risks from climate change, technology disruption and global economic uncertainties, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
All eyes on the poll
Business, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand's political scene has regained momentum over the past week after the Election Commission announced Feb 8 as the date for the next general election, with several factions hopeful they can shape the country's future through a new government.
Deloitte forecasts 3% growth under stable government
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand can accelerate economic growth to nearly 3% if it secures a stable post-election government and implements targeted investment policies, says Deloitte Thailand, while reaffirming the nation's strong potential to emerge as a regional data centre hub.
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/12/2025
» As it adopts monetary policy easing, the Bank of Thailand is urging banks to expand lending to support the economy.
Modest expectations as year-end nears
Business, Published on 20/12/2025
» Trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has been volatile recently as some large-caps such as Delta Electronics, which accounts for 16% of SET capitalisation, came under pressure from external factors, notably the US tech sell-off and poor performance by Chinese tech plays.
Cooling US inflation boosts risk appetite
Business, Published on 20/12/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked gains on Wall Street as cooling US inflation backed the case for more Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and worries about tech valuations eased.
Condos priced B3-5m still in demand amid small supply
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/12/2025
» Condos priced between 3-5 million baht were the best-selling segment in Greater Bangkok the first nine months of this year as demand in the affordable market remained strong amid limited supply.
Exim Bank advises SMEs to look abroad
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/12/2025
» Thailand needs to increase the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can export goods to global markets to build long-term sustainability in the shipment sector, according to the new chief of Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand.