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Chinese New Year spending tipped to rise 5%
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/02/2026
» An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
AIS accords HR 'key strategy' status
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/12/2025
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has elevated human resources to a strategic priority, embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into all its policies and workplace culture.
Tariff talks turn trickier
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 24/11/2025
» Separating US tariffs from the Thai-Cambodian border dispute is like "rainfall without flash floods in Bangkok".
Chow Tai Fook keen to expand abroad
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The rebounding tourism sector not only gives a boost to local hotels and tourism-related businesses, but also to Chinese jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook as the Hong Kong-listed firm aims to capitalise on the growth of affluent Chinese travellers and a growing middle class in Southeast Asia.
Funerals go green
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 08/09/2025
» At a funeral, the atmosphere is often filled with grief and remembrance, and many choose to honour the deceased with condolence wreaths. Traditionally these wreaths end up in landfills, contributing to waste.
State mulls widening scope of fund outlays
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2025
» The government is considering expanding the scope of spending for the Competitiveness Enhancement Fund to cover businesses not promoted by the Board of Investment (BoI).
New factory bets on Thai beauty sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/07/2025
» Amid growing demand for cosmetic surgery in Thailand, K.N.A. Inter Pharma Co Ltd has partnered with a group of aesthetic clinic executives and Diamond Biotechnology Co Ltd to build a medical device manufacturing plant for aesthetic medicine in Pathum Thani.
Central names head of Dutch department store
Business, Published on 08/07/2025
» Central Group has appointed Sean Hill as chief executive of de Bijenkorf, the Netherlands' iconic department store, effective from July 1.