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Solar panel buyers putting safety first
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» As electricity prices remain volatile and climate concerns intensify, rooftop solar panels have become an increasingly attractive option for Thai households.
Frugal festivities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/12/2025
» The final months of the year are usually when businesses expect higher local spending, riding on the festive New Year mood.
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.
Choppy waters for new BoT boss
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the former president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), assumes the helm at the Bank of Thailand on Oct 1, with the change coming at a precarious time as the nation faces a complex mix of internal and external challenges.
Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/09/2025
» Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Firms prefer dissolution to provide business clarity
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2025
» Businesses expect a clear political environment going forward and believe House dissolution is the best option.
CP boss touts 'Switzerland of Asean'
Business, KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and KANANA KATHARANGSIPORN, Published on 21/11/2024
» Thailand could act as the "Switzerland of Asean" to attract global investment, especially from tech behemoths, in the bipolar political environment based on the country's neutral stance, says Suphachai Chearavanont, chief executive of conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group.
ThaiBev to shed property assets in share swap
Reuters and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/07/2024
» Thai Beverage, Southeast Asia’s biggest brewer, plans to divest its real estate assets and become a pure-play drinks and food company in a share swap with other companies held by its owner, billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi.
War of independence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
A sneak peek at looming debt balloon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2024
» Non-performing loans (NPLs), debt accumulation and stagnant purchasing power have weighed on domestic consumption since last year.