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ECB holds interest rates as strong euro causes jitters
AFP, Published on 05/02/2026
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady for its fifth straight meeting Thursday, saying the eurozone economy remained "resilient" despite mounting worries about the impact of a stronger euro.
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.
Pundit: Chinese goods the main threat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2026
» The influx of low-priced goods from China has a far more severe impact than US tariffs on Thai products, says Somkiat Tangkitvanich, president of Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/01/2026
» Mainland Chinese tourists coming to Hong Kong on Saturday and Sunday made it a record-breaking weekend for this month, driven by K-pop girl group Blackpink's shows, while the figure was just 2% below New Year's Eve and New Year's Day footfall.
Parties urged to focus on digital development
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/01/2026
» Political parties need to pay more attention to restructuring the digital economy and bolstering digital infrastructure to ensure sustainable national development, say state executives overseeing digital policies.
Bangkok Commercial Asset Management proposes adding small firms to debt relief scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2026
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Plc (BAM) has proposed the Bank of Thailand expand the "Clear Debt, Move Forward" scheme to cover the non-performing loans (NPLs) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leveraging a mechanism of private asset management companies to manage the debt.
Japan remains a favourite among Thai travellers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/01/2026
» After securing more than 40 million foreign arrivals for the first time in 2025, Japan is expected to continue attracting Thai travellers this year despite a possible three‑fold increase in the departure tax to ¥3,000, though high airfares remain a factor to monitor.
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.
Bad debt scheme sees 100,000 sign up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» More than 100,000 people have applied to be part of the debt restructuring scheme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" during its first week, while 1.2 million borrowers are targeted for the first phase of implementation.
Gold and grey money in crosshairs
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» Thailand is set to impose limits on speculative trading in gold as authorities step up efforts to curb the influence of a record-breaking rally in the precious metal on the baht.