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CPN to host Songkran events
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/03/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centres, will host Thailand's Songkran Festival 2026 at its malls nationwide, with a total budget of 500 million baht.
Poland leads Central Europe thrust
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/03/2026
» With global travel in turmoil due to operational disruptions in Middle Eastern aviation hubs, a new direct flight from Europe to Thailand is set to launch, paving the way for Thai tourism in the economically promising Central European region for the first time in decades.
Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.
Private sector welcomes poll result
Business, SOMHATAI MOSIKA and LAMONPHET APISITNIRAN, Published on 10/02/2026
» The private sector is optimistic about the formation of the new government, anticipating stability and policy continuity. Businesses are urging the new administration to appoint qualified individuals to ministerial positions.
New import tax to level field amid flood of foreign goods
Business, Published on 07/02/2026
» Starting from Jan 1 this year, all goods ordered online and imported into Thailand are subject to both import duty and value-added tax (VAT).
How to protect your finances and fight fraud
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2025
» If you are an avid online shopper who regularly joins flash sales and loves snapping up discounted items, you need to be extra careful before making any transfers. Even if you made it through the 12.12 sales smoothly, it is important to stay alert during the upcoming 1.1 promotions and beyond. Fraudsters posing as online merchants remain widespread.
Google launches AI initiative in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2025
» Google Cloud has launched the PanyaThAI flagship transformation programme to fast‑track Thailand's adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to drive the AI economy.
The rise of the content creation economy
Business, Published on 13/11/2025
» In 2019, the popular American fried chicken chain Popeyes created a frenzy for its chicken sandwich through a viral marketing campaign. It was driven by a combination of strategic social media engagement, as well as user-generated content (UGC), leading to a cultural phenomenon that resulted in a sell-out of the sandwich within weeks.
Overhaul of nightspot zoning rules studied
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Thai government has revived a proposal to look into easing zoning rules for entertainment venues, along with the afternoon alcohol sales ban, according to a cabinet source.
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.