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SCB expects panel to cut policy rate to 1%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the policy rate to 1% by the first half of next year to support inflation and mitigate debt deflation risks.
Inflation eases for seventh month straight
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2025
» The headline consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.76% year-on-year to 100 in October, marking the seventh straight month of decline, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Law granting rewards to customs officials faces the chop
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand may have to repeal a law that grants rewards to customs officials for seizing smuggled goods in order to reduce trade barriers under the tariffs agreement with the US.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Anti-corruption efforts to start earlier for projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/04/2025
» The inclusion of public construction projects in the Integrity Pact (IP) programme, allowing a third-party external observer to participate in monitoring, must begin from the initial stage of the bidding process, according to Patricia Mongkhonvanit, director-general of the Comptroller-General's Department.
Haadthip homing in on non-sugar drinks
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/03/2025
» Haadthip is putting greater focus on non-sugar beverages as consumers become more health-conscious and the company looks to lessen the impact from the sugar tax.
Consumer confidence eases
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/03/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) dropped for the first time in five months last month amid worries about a slow economic recovery and the trade war, according to a survey conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Chinese cancel Thai trips amid safety fears
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/01/2025
» Hotels and airlines have started to see mass cancellations from Chinese tour groups during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, while new bookings from independent tourists are also slower due to concerns over safety in Thailand.
Alcoholic drinks market set for vibrant New Year season
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/12/2024
» The alcoholic beverage market is expected to be vibrant during the New Year season, according to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (Tabba).
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.