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Redefining the future of food
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 16/02/2026
» At a time when climate change, food waste and rural inequality are converging into a single, complex crisis, Thailand's agricultural debate can no longer be confined to yields, prices or exports alone. The more urgent question is whether the way we produce food today can still sustain the land, the farmers and consumers tomorrow.
Bangkok land prices decline in 2nd quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2025
» The price index for vacant land in Greater Bangkok fell in the second quarter of 2025 after two consecutive quarterly increases, mainly attributed to the economic slowdown and the postponement of Bangkok's new city plan implementation to 2027.
Thai officials revise nominee inspection strategy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce has revised its strategy for inspecting the use of Thai nominees by foreign business operators by targeting six high-risk sectors.
Crackdown urged on corruption, foreigners working illegally in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Kuakul Mornkum, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/03/2025
» Fears about Thailand becoming a failed state have grown recently because of its failure to enforce laws, allowing cross-border crimes to erode public confidence in the country's safety and security.
Wary developers weigh down land price index
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/02/2025
» The year-on-year increase in the land price index in Greater Bangkok in the fourth quarter of 2024 slowed to 1.8%, close to the historic low of 1.7% recorded in the fourth quarter of 2021, mainly due to tepid investment among developers.
Border trade expected to surpass B1tn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/01/2025
» Border trade sentiment is positive, with anticipated border export value surpassing 1 trillion baht, up 6.9% year-on-year, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Unwinding the Dr Boon scandal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2024
» Investor confidence was still recovering from recent stock market manipulations when a high-profile investment scam involving Dr Boon Vanasin, an 86-year-old hospital veteran, sent shockwaves throughout Thailand's business arena, causing damages of nearly 8 billion baht.
Federation eyes measures to protect SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Federation of Thai SMEs has called on the government to amend regulations, set strategies and enforce laws governing foreign businesses to ensure fair competition for Thai entrepreneurs.
Inner-city land prices increase in first half
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/08/2024
» The rise in land prices in Bangkok's inner-city locations was among the top five largest increases in both the first and second quarters of 2024, reflecting the trend of higher volumes of new condo supply launched in these areas.
Addressing the Thai nominee problem in foreign-owned firms
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Kuakul Mornkum, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2024
» A large Chinese-language billboard explicitly offering a service to help customers obtain passports and citizenship for several countries, observed in Huai Khwang district last month, has again sparked a controversy regarding nominee businesses in Thailand.