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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.
Charging ahead on saving forests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/12/2025
» As sustainability rises to the top of Thailand's economic agenda, local banks are increasingly partnering with global payment networks to introduce eco-friendly cards -- turning everyday financial transactions into tools for environmental action.
Rate optimism offsets other market concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares ended a tough November on steadier ground on Friday as revived hopes of an imminent US interest rate cut helped ease broader concerns including sky-high valuations in the AI sector. Turnover was light as Wall Street was closed for Thanksgiving.
Funerals go green
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 08/09/2025
» At a funeral, the atmosphere is often filled with grief and remembrance, and many choose to honour the deceased with condolence wreaths. Traditionally these wreaths end up in landfills, contributing to waste.
Local medical sector eager to become global innovator
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/09/2025
» Thailand's healthcare sector is embarking on a transformative journey to become a global innovator, aiming to develop its own advanced technologies, according to a recent seminar.
SOS tackles food waste crisis
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/08/2025
» Amid Thailand's growing food waste crisis, one initiative is making a difference by redirecting surplus food to vulnerable communities under strict food safety standards.
Synnex sinks B50m into building new warehouse
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/06/2025
» Despite economic headwinds, SET-listed IT product distributor Synnex (Thailand) is investing 50 million baht in a new warehouse and plans to showcase technology solutions to sustain its growth trajectory.
Thailand's obesity epidemic is worsening
Business, Published on 19/05/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a growing obesity epidemic, raising concerns among health professionals about the surge in related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the increasing strain on the nation's healthcare system.
Inheritance tax collection rising sharply
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/02/2025
» The Revenue Department has collected revenue from inheritance tax worth more than 4 billion baht over the past 10 years, with more than 1.5 billion collected in the last fiscal year alone.
Bangkok's unhealthy trash diet
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2025
» Bangkok is grappling with significant challenges in waste management, as food makes up nearly half of the garbage generated in the city.