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Mideast war weighs on transport costs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to disrupt maritime transport, affecting shipping routes and port operations, which could have spillover effects on global supply chains, according to end-to-end global logistics services provider.
Nine things foreign investors should know about Thailand
Business, Bernice Jenvdhanaken, Published on 16/02/2026
» Over the years, many people from foreign companies ask me what they should know before doing business in Thailand.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in last year's fourth quarter.
Proposed battery tax rejig to reward energy efficiency
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet next month a revision of the battery tax from a flat rate for all battery types to a tiered rate, with more efficient batteries subject to a lower levy than less efficient batteries.
Leadership role models essential
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 08/04/2024
» Leading people nowadays is easier said than done. Rapid changes in external conditions and information overload, to name a few, are making it harder for both leaders and the people they lead to perform as in the past.
How the Red Sea attacks affect shipping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Starting from mid-November 2023, the Houthi rebel group based in Yemen and backed by Iran has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, displaying no indication that they will relent.
Arkhom cools concern
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2023
» The economy is not overheating and authorities can control inflation rates, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Oil prices set to stay high despite global outlook
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/09/2022
» Rising diesel consumption in Europe during the winter is expected to drive up global oil prices, despite the prospect of a worldwide economic slowdown, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
Energy subsidies extended
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved extensions of both the diesel tax cut for two more months and the electricity bill subsidy until December, in an attempt to mitigate the impact of high energy prices.
Conflict will cost Thailand B245bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/03/2022
» The Russia-Ukraine conflict is estimated to inflict 244.70 billion baht's worth of damage to the Thai economy, dragging GDP growth to only 2-3% this year, if it is extended for the entire year, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).