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Planning for disaster management and succeeding
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/02/2026
» The huge floods that caused deaths and billions of baht in damage last November in Hat Yai, the economic and tourism hub in southern Thailand, reflected critical flaws in our disaster management. We should have been prepared for the worst, but we were not.
Delinquent student loan holders targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is preparing to file lawsuits against around 100,000 SLF borrowers to enforce repayment of more than 10 billion baht in unpaid debt.
Thailand's future: turning neutrality into opportunity
Business, Dr Nalinee Taveesin, Published on 11/11/2025
» Thailand stands at a defining moment. The world around us is changing fast -- in trade, technology and geopolitics. Yet amid this flux, Thailand's enduring strengths remain clear: a strategic location at the heart of Asia, strong logistics and industrial networks and a steady hand in diplomacy. These qualities have long underpinned our success. Now, they can become the foundation for our next phase of growth -- if we use them wisely.
XPG projects B1.1bn revenue this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2025
» SET-listed XSpring Capital (XPG) is targeting 1.1 billion baht in revenue and 150 million baht in net profit for 2025, driven by its non-performing loan (NPL) management, expanding digital asset portfolio and strong lending growth.
Turning critical minerals into real value
Business, Dr Nalinee Taveesin, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand's newly signed memorandum of understanding with the United States on critical minerals is more than a diplomatic milestone -- it is a potential inflection point for our industrial future.
Securities and Exchange Commission toughens stance on margin loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new regulations to mitigate systemic risks in margin loan activities, prohibiting securities companies and derivatives business operators from providing loans secured by securities for non-investment purposes.
When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
NBTC holds WiFi expansion talks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/10/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), the US and the Wi-Fi Alliance have discussed ways to utilise the 6GHz spectrum to drive Thailand's digital economy.
Sectors focus on same-day delivery
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/10/2025
» Same-day delivery has become the latest battleground for both competitive e-commerce and express delivery sectors.
Gloomy outlook anticipated for cosmetic surgery next year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/10/2025
» The cosmetic surgery and aesthetics sector in Thailand is projected to post minimal growth next year due to weakened spending among locals and an increasingly competitive market, according to Meko International Hospital.