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New DES minister urged to prioritise AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/09/2025
» Three major industry organisations are urging Chaichanok Chidchob, the incoming digital economy and society (DES) minister, to prioritise the national artificial intelligence (AI) policy and sovereign technology development.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in last year's fourth quarter.
Thailand faces grim employment prospects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2025
» Thailand's employment prospects are negative as there are clearer signs of a shrinking workforce, evidenced by fewer insured workers under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, which covers more than 10 million people, according to the Federation of Thai SMEs.
'Care For All by CeraVe': Supporting underserved and elderly communities
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/03/2025
» Since 2023, Thailand has been deemed a "fully aged" society, meaning people age 60 or older account for a fifth of the population.
Seminar highlights need for innovation, agile leadership
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Businesses should embrace innovation and agile leadership to stay ahead in an era of disruption and digital transformation, participants were told during a recent seminar organised by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Asian shares steady after US rally
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were little changed yesterday after Wall Street rallied for the first time this week, powered by a jump in Tesla shares. Concerns about China's economy and a tight US presidential election dented Asian sentiment.
Analysts expect Bank of Thailand to maintain policy rate at meeting
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/10/2024
» A recovering domestic economy and the likelihood the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) might slow its interest rate cuts if inflation revives should prompt the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to maintain its policy rate at its meeting on Wednesday, say analysts.
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.