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Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/01/2026
» As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.
Call for speedy passage of clean air bill
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/12/2025
» Tourism operators hope senators can complete the reading of the clean air bill before the House dissolution in order for it to be enacted during this high season, as northern regions brace for smog.
Agencies refine probe of Thaksin's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing to further investigate former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's assets to recover the 17.6-billion-baht tax debt arising from share sales of Shin Corp, a telecom firm he founded, to Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte.
Court throws out bid to ground foreign pilots
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court has dismissed an interim relief request made by the Thai Pilots Association in an effort to suspend the disputed permission that allows foreign pilots to operate domestic flights under a wet-lease arrangement.
September sees rise in industry sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose for the first time in seven months to 87.8 points in September, thanks to the speedy establishment of the new government and promising policies to deal with economic woes, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
Dusit Thani family feud escalates
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/08/2025
» The rift between the heirs of the founder of SET-listed Dusit Thani is now a dispute between two of the largest hospitality companies in Thailand.
Imminent US interest rate cut likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2025
» Foreign capital is expected to flow into the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled an interest rate cut in September, although short-term domestic political uncertainties could limit the upside, analysts say.
NBTC says no to consumer proposal
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/07/2025
» A majority of National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board members on Wednesday dismissed a proposal from consumer protection groups that it should add more conditions to its announcement regarding the criteria and procedures for the spectrum licensing auction that took place on June 29.
Ministry rebuffs reports of returned pico-finance licences
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2025
» The Finance Ministry has dismissed reports suggesting a growing number of business operators are returning their pico-finance licences due to an increase in non-performing loans (NPLs).