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Tourism chiefs want better candidates
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2025
» Tourism operators have expressed doubts about the abilities of some parties' prime ministerial candidates, urging them to appoint ministers with genuine capabilities to address severe obstacles in each sector, rather than using the position as a reward or trading on family legacies.
Lots to do before checking out
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2025
» Before southern Thailand was hit by a massive flood last week, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled an early dissolution of parliament, possibly by mid-December instead of the previously announced late January 2026, following opposition pressure for a no-confidence vote against the minority government.
Gulf Development allots B100bn budget
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/03/2025
» Gulf Development Plc, a new firm established by the merger of Gulf Energy Development Plc and Intouch Holdings Plc, is planning to spend 100 billion baht over the next five years synergising energy and telecom businesses, as well as developing a data centre facility.
Trump tariffs terrify Thailand
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» The stock market fluctuated, gold prices surged, and oil prices fell as global markets reacted to renewed trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, while the Thai bourse felt the ripple effects last week as it plunged.
Consulting the oracles
Business, Published on 02/01/2025
» The direction of external factors in 2025, such as geopolitical conflicts, will be difficult to ascertain. The economies of various countries, including Thailand's key trading partners, will continue to be closely monitored due to political shifts, particularly the United States with the return of Donald Trump as the nation's 47th president.
Edible oil processors told to maintain retail prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has urged edible oil processors not to raise retail prices as there are no factors affecting production costs.
SEC issues laundering alert
Business, NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a directive to digital asset operators under its supervision, urging them to file suspicious transaction reports to combat money laundering.
Bank of Thailand sticks to 3 virtual bank licences
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang & Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is maintaining its policy of initially granting only three virtual bank licences, despite receiving a large number of applications from interested operators.
Asian equities mixed despite gains in Japan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday, with Japanese shares surging following the Bank of Japan's decision to delay a reduction in bond buying. However, Chinese and Australian market weakness dragged down the overall MSCI Asia Pacific Index.
JKN sets out plan to repay bondholders
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/06/2024
» SET-listed JKN Global says it plans to repay all its liabilities owed to bondholders within five years after a strategic investor, Mexican businessman Raul Rocha Cantú, agreed to inject 1.75 billion baht to revive the debt-ridden owner of Miss Universe Organization (MUO).