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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.
Quantum of panic
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2025
» Local regulatory agencies are calling for organisations to raise their guard against future risks from quantum computing as it could make current cybersecurity obsolete.
Beyond the corporate realm
Business, Published on 14/11/2025
» The air around Nuttaphong Kunakornwong hums with political speculation. As chief executive of SC Asset Corporation Plc and the eldest son-in-law of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, his name has been linked to the Pheu Thai Party's next prime ministerial candidacy.
Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Budget jitters
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/07/2023
» A delay in the state budget planning for fiscal 2024 will be hard to avoid if Thailand still fails to secure a new prime minister in the next parliamentary vote scheduled for July 27.
China factories tap brakes on recovery
Business, Ellen ZhangRyan Woo, Published on 05/05/2023
» BEIJING: China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in April as orders fell and poor domestic demand dragged on the sprawling manufacturing sector, a private survey showed on Thursday, imperilling the broader economic outlook for the second quarter.
Asian markets mixed but SET sees correction
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2023
» RECAP: Asian markets were mixed yesterday, with traders still preoccupied by interest rate worries, though Tokyo rallied after the man tipped as Japan's next central bank head made the case for keeping its ultra-loose policy.
Echoes of overregulation in new digital platforms law
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2022
» A draft royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms could become an impediment to them if it imposes overregulation or makes unnecessary demands, say legal experts.
BCG model touted as solution for ailing economy
Business, Suvit Maesincee promotes a quick fix following the pandemic, writes Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/08/2021
» The bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy is likely the best model in the short term to revitalise a Thai economy battered by Covid-19 outbreaks, says Suvit Maesincee, the former higher education, science, research and innovation minister.
Kerry Wallet to bolster e-commerce drive
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/08/2021
» Kerry Express (Thailand) is developing its own e-wallet -- Kerry Wallet -- supported by Sabuy Technology, in an effort to gain a stronger footing on online shopping platforms and in the area of social commerce.