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Parties told to put economy before political bargaining
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on political parties to prioritise economic expertise over political bargaining as they scramble to form a new government following the general election.
Banker urges expertise in next government
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 07/01/2026
» The next government is advised to utilise professionals with proven expertise to address the US-China spat, which is expected to intensify and could lead to a military confrontation.
When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
All eyes on Trump's Aug 1 deadline
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 26/07/2025
» As global markets continue to digest US President Donald Trump's latest trade announcements, attention now turns to the rapidly approaching Aug 1 deadline that could reshape Southeast Asia's economic landscape.
All hands on deck
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Somhatai Mosika and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand is on the brink of facing trade woes, no matter whether the US imposes steep or gentler reciprocal tariffs on Thai imports.
Opec production increase expected to keep oil prices low
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/07/2025
» Global oil prices are expected to remain low this week following the decision of Opec and its allies to increase production, says Thai Oil Plc (TOP), the country's largest refiner by capacity.
Border standoff hits stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/06/2025
» The border confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has caused investor jitters across regional bourses, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index dropping by 4.8% since May 15.
US elections: The aftermath
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 22/11/2024
» The US presidential election on Nov 5 was one of the most anticipated events of the year and the result was a surprisingly clear victory for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Conflict hits Myanmar border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2024
» The armed conflict between the Myanmar junta and ethnic minority groups could reduce Thai-Myanmar border trade value by 40%, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Short-term correction and consolidation ahead
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 20/08/2022
» The SET began the week by moving sideways up to hit the 1,640 resistance and continued to trade sideways for most of the week. Gains were led by blue chips that were the targets of foreign players amid rising inflows. Foreign investors have piled up over 100 billion baht in long positions on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) so far in August.