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Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Private sector welcomes poll result
Business, SOMHATAI MOSIKA and LAMONPHET APISITNIRAN, Published on 10/02/2026
» The private sector is optimistic about the formation of the new government, anticipating stability and policy continuity. Businesses are urging the new administration to appoint qualified individuals to ministerial positions.
Adapting to a new world order
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/02/2026
» As the global order shifts rapidly to geopolitical tensions, evolving trade rules and technological competition that is reshaping economics, business leaders and analysts are urging the country to adapt to these changes.
Thailand stalls as Vietnam surges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2026
» As the election campaign intensifies, the theme of restructuring has been a common refrain across the political spectrum, promoted as a tool to revive an economy that has struggled to gain momentum in recent decades.
State agencies urged to take action on exchange rate
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2026
» Relevant government agencies, including the Bank of Thailand, are being advised to take quick action to ensure the baht remains at an appropriate level.
Pundit calls for smarter energy policies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2026
» Political parties are urged to make smarter decisions to address living costs in the energy sector as previous price subsidy schemes were unhealthy for the economy, says Praipol Koomsup, an economist at Thammasat University who was an assistant to former energy minister Narongchai Akrasanee.
Parties tout digital tech in poll campaigns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/01/2026
» As many political parties' election campaigns highlight the use of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to help revitalise Thailand, IT pundits suggest that such populist AI policies should be implemented carefully and that more needs to be done to ensure the country's sustainable digital future.
Geopolitics redraws the trade map
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2026
» Geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela underscore the vulnerability of the global economy and trade to political conflict.
All eyes on the poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand's political scene has regained momentum over the past week after the Election Commission announced Feb 8 as the date for the next general election, with several factions hopeful they can shape the country's future through a new government.
Thailand retools for a tougher global economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/12/2025
» Well ahead of the scheduled end of the administration’s four-month term, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament on Dec 11 amid concerns over several outstanding issues, including the Thai–Cambodian border conflict and the relief measures needed to assist flood-affected communities in the South.