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Thai growth outlook remains stable
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/02/2025
» Economists have maintained Thailand's 2025 GDP growth forecast following the Bank of Thailand's recent interest rate cut, saying more reductions are likely during the year to lift a stagnant economy amid a challenging global outlook.
Project aims to ease cancer patients' skin toxicity
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/10/2024
» Cancer is an unrelenting disease, with the National Cancer Institute reporting that 140,000-180,000 new cases are detected every year.
Post-rejig, Sen X targets 40% growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/05/2024
» SET-listed property firm Sen X plans to restructure by merging subsidiaries related to property services, expanding to manage non-residential properties, adding new businesses and shifting to high-priced housing segments to secure 40% growth by year-end.
Gold price peaks as SET index dips
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/04/2024
» Domestic prices of gold reached a new record high of 42,000 baht per baht-weight early Friday as the Stock of Thailand (SET) index sunk to a three-year low of less than 1,350 points, with unease in the Middle East sending investors rushing to safe assets.
Insurers team up for PM2.5 illness policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» As PM2.5 air pollution becomes a growing health concern in Thailand, with the level of hazardous dust expected to intensify as the hot season approaches, people are seeking practical options, leading to the emergence of insurance policies that cover respiratory diseases caused by fine particulate matter.
BoT backs fiscal consolidation amid rising debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand supports fiscal consolidation in line with recommendations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strengthen Thailand's economic resilience in the long term amid higher global uncertainties.
Agency sounds alarm over uneven economic recovery
Business, Published on 07/09/2023
» The government is recommended to continue with schemes to ease the cost of living, support the recovery of capital and funds, and assist in skill development for the workforce as the pandemic caused significant disparities.
Generative AI seen as key tech trend for year ahead
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/08/2023
» Generative artificial intelligence (AI), immersive technology and climate technology are the top three trends that will impact Thailand the most in the next 12 months, according to the Thai branch of global consultancy McKinsey & Company.
Transition finance to drive a greener future
Business, Giorgio Gamba, Published on 02/05/2023
» The choking smog that has smothered Thailand this year underscores the growing urgency for tackling climate change in Southeast Asia as the region sets out to achieve a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.
Mobile firms seek growth with insurers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/11/2022
» Mobile operators are expanding their foothold in the insurance market via partnerships as digital insurance still has a low penetration rate and the business can help support customer retention.