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Industry leaders fear political vacuum amid slowdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2025
» The private sector is concerned a political deadlock could exacerbate Thailand's economic slowdown over the next six months.
Political drift worries Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand’s economic growth next year is looking increasingly at risk amid a possible delay in the budget because of a political deadlock, according to outgoing central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Thai Senate approves 2026 budget
Published on 02/09/2025
» The Senate on Tuesday approved Thailand’s 3.78-trillion-baht budget for 2026, offering relief to investors concerned about political uncertainty following the court-ordered dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister last week.
Thai political turmoil threatens growth, lifts rate cut bets
Bloomberg, Published on 02/09/2025
» With Thailand’s major political parties vying to form a new government — which may last only a few months — economists see further risks to economic growth and rising odds of steeper interest rate cuts.
Surveying the wreckage
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Narumon Kasemsuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/08/2025
» Some pundits see warning signs for Thai economic prospects following the Constitutional Court's ruling that dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for violating ethical standards in a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute.
Air Canada braces for shutdown as strike looms
Reuters, Published on 13/08/2025
» Air Canada is preparing to halt most of its flights after its flight attendants’ union served a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday, warning of a walkout as contract talks over a pay deal stall.
Paetongtarn’s suspension hits Thailand's troubled economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/07/2025
» Thailand’s ruling coalition was already fraying when a court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, raising fresh doubts about her survival, the country’s economy and the future of a dynasty that has loomed over the Southeast Asian nation for decades.
Gold hits record as dollar sags and trade war concerns persist
Bloomberg, Published on 21/04/2025
» Gold rallied to a record on Monday as a fresh bout of US dollar weakness, criticism of the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump and persistent trade war concerns underpinned haven demand.
Analysts want details on debt plan
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Somruedi Banchongduang, and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra recently pitched a government-led household debt buyback programme as household debt tallied 89.6% of GDP as of the second quarter of 2024.
Boeing union endorses sweetened offer to end strike
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/11/2024
» Boeing shares rose after reaching a tentative agreement with union leaders representing 33,000 striking workers to end a lengthy labour dispute that has crippled manufacturing at the American plane maker.