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Energy security now a daunting problem
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/03/2026
» Amid spikes in global crude oil and gas prices, the government has deployed several measures including price caps to ensure energy security and ease the cost of living.
Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusing
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand's rate cut this week, earlier than analysts expected, is a "positive surprise" sending a signal that monetary and fiscal policies should work more coherently from now on to prop up a subdued economy, note analysts.
Waiting game takes a toll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somhatai Mosika and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/01/2026
» As the US Supreme Court holds off on a ruling on the Trump tariffs, the world waits and analysts anticipate trade with the US will continue despite some importers being skittish about placing large orders.
Setting a short-term agenda
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» With only four months before the Anutin Charnvirakul-led government paves the way for a promised election next year, the business sector and economists are hopeful that a shift in administrative direction can revive economic sentiment.
Stocks face summer of turmoil as government goes on trial
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/07/2025
» Analysts have examined three possibilities regarding the Constitutional Court's decision on whether to accept the case against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today, hoping that in the worst-case scenario the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index should not fall below its previous low of 1,050-1,060 points.
Moody's downgrade sends a signal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/05/2025
» Thailand must accelerate its economic growth potential to 3-4% to avoid a downgrade in its sovereign credit rating, say analysts.
Analysts downbeat as SET nosedives
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2025
» Downside risks remain for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index after it plunged to a five-year low on Tuesday on heightened fears of a global recession as trade anxiety ramps up, say analysts.
Manufacturers fret after tariff hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thai manufacturers plan to attend an urgent meeting held by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) on Friday to discuss efforts to cope with US reciprocal tariffs of 37% on Thai exports, with a proposal expected for increased purchases of American products to ease the trade imbalance.
Bank of Thailand unfazed by board chief delay
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2024
» Any delays in selecting a new board chairman for the Bank of Thailand is unlikely to impact the central bank's operations and overall banking industry, as the chairman's role primarily focuses on internal operations rather than shaping the bank's policies, according to experts and economists.
Car firms warned of new Australia rule
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2024
» Auto exports to Australia may be affected by a new trade barrier expected to be imposed on new cars shipped to the country next year, warns the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA).