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Dissolution throws economic stimulus plans into limbo
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/12/2025
» The sudden dissolution of parliament by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is causing shockwaves when it comes to Thailand's economic recovery plans, with business leaders warning of stalled stimulus measures and renewable energy projects.
Pundits assess disaster's impact on Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The final impact of the devastating floods in the South on GDP growth will depend on the speed of recovery and reconstruction, say analysts, as the government could expedite disaster relief cash handouts to affected households in the less prosperous region.
Chinese visitors to Pattaya set to slide
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/04/2025
» Pattaya tourism operators are bracing for a sharp plunge in arrivals this low season, largely attributed to the Chinese market, as independent tourists have started to pivot to other overseas destinations.
Tourism firms shun gambling risk
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/03/2025
» Tourism operators are warning the Chinese market could significantly decline if Thailand legalises casinos and online gambling, after the issue was raised during the censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday.
What is the current cannabis situation?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 17/08/2022
» It has been over two months since Thailand legalised the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes.
Recovery steps falter
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2022
» Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.
Exercise caution before the next long weekend
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 23/07/2022
» The benchmark SET Index moved sideways in volatile trade early this week. Thai shares tracked external gains higher on Monday to hit 1,546 points before heading down to 1,520 the following day on worries over Myanmar's partial capital controls, potentially affecting stocks with exposure in Myanmar such as MEGA, OSP and CBG.
Focus on stocks linked to economic recovery
Business, KTB Securities Thailand, Published on 04/06/2022
» The roller-coaster ride for the SET is expected to continue on the back of both domestic and overseas factors. Russia's war on Ukraine is becoming protracted, while the next Federal Reserve meeting in mid-June has investors on edge given hawkish comments favouring a 50-basis-point rate increase.
NBTC vacancies to be filled in 3 months
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/01/2022
» The two vacant slots on the new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are expected to be filled in the latest round of the recruitment process within the next three months.
Consumer confidence dips
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/02/2021
» Consumer sentiment dropped for the second straight month in January, hitting a nine-month low, as people grew concerned about a fresh surge of infections in the country.