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Office eager to amend outdated state enterprise laws
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/02/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) looks set to "guillotine" state enterprise laws and regulations to improve their operational flexibility.
Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
SEC steps up laundering probe of listed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its investigations into suspected money laundering links among listed firms in Thailand, seeking to tighten its regulatory powers.
Thai businesses oppose new industry rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged lawmakers to reconsider three draft bills it says could harm Thailand's fragile economy.
Department to probe Raan Jay Fai pricing scandal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will investigate Raan Jay Fai's crabmeat omelettes following a claim by an influencer concerning an excessive additional charge.
Crypto mule account battle heats up
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to crack down on digital asset mule accounts by tightening control on the use of foreign platforms for money laundering to protect the public.
State crackdown prepared for foreigners using Thai nominees
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has drafted a plan to deal with foreign businesses that use Thai nominees to operate in the country.
Securities and Exchange Commission sounds alarm on fraud
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors to exercise caution when using the services of unlicensed operators selling securities, derivatives and digital assets, including foreign operators, as they could be pitching scams or fraudulent offers.
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.
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.