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Assurance sought on Land Bridge impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/09/2025
» Southern tourism operators want the government to ensure the environmental impact will be minimal if it intends to press on with the Land Bridge megaproject, as locals hope the scheme will enhance southern cities' competitiveness and increase household income.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
Thai gold demand seen soaring as strong currency adds to allure
Bloomberg, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thais are poised to buy more gold for a fifth straight year, as a rally in the local currency makes the bullion cheaper, complicating efforts by the central bank to curb the precious metal’s influence on the baht.
Thailand's competitiveness slips, weighed down by drop in government efficiency
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/06/2025
» Thailand's competitiveness ranking has slipped globally this year with lack of efficiency in government a key factor in the drop.
Equities savaged as China retaliation to Trump tariffs fans trade war
AFP, Published on 07/04/2025
» HONG KONG - Asian markets collapsed Monday after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war that many fear could spark a recession.
Gauging an elusive growth target
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2025
» With the first month of 2025 passed, the economy still faces uncertainty and unclear growth drivers.
Operators warm to idea of merging ministries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Tourism operators have responded positively to a proposal to merge the Tourism Ministry with the Culture Ministry, citing the ability to better synchronise policies, while urging the government to also actively collaborate with other ministries.
Mindful leadership in action: practical strategies for success
Pinkamol Ruckpao, Published on 22/12/2024
» In today’s fast-moving world, leaders are expected to make quick, high-stakes decisions, often with more data and input than they can process. While technology and data-driven insights are invaluable, they can also make decision-making feel overwhelming, especially with the constant pressure to act fast.
Scam losses ‘topped B60bn in last two years’
Bloomberg News and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is stepping up a crackdown on so-called mule accounts used in online financial fraud after bank customers lost more than 60 billion baht to such scams in the past two years.
Diving into the mule account crackdown
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/05/2024
» Authorities began checking the names of mobile banking account holders and mobile subscribers on Monday to see if they match, part of a joint effort led by the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.