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Thailand stalls as Vietnam surges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2026
» As the election campaign intensifies, the theme of restructuring has been a common refrain across the political spectrum, promoted as a tool to revive an economy that has struggled to gain momentum in recent decades.
Tourism chiefs want better candidates
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2025
» Tourism operators have expressed doubts about the abilities of some parties' prime ministerial candidates, urging them to appoint ministers with genuine capabilities to address severe obstacles in each sector, rather than using the position as a reward or trading on family legacies.
Miss Grand International presses on with risk-laden JKN deal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2025
» SET-listed Miss Grand International (MGI) is proceeding with its plan for a conditional subscription in the debt-ridden content provider JKN Global Group (JKN), though analysts warn of deeper structural risks.
Pension tension as Thailand eyes 65
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2025
» The country's working-age demographics are a topic of widespread debate, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul floating the idea of raising the retirement age from 60 to 65.
That sinking feeling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2025
» Thailand has dealt with severe flooding for centuries, affecting millions of households and disrupting economic activities, especially in low-lying areas where disasters seem routine.
Factories lead push to recycle plastic waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/10/2025
» Petrochemical factories want to promote a circular economy by stepping up efforts to recycle plastic waste, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Choppy waters for new BoT boss
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the former president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), assumes the helm at the Bank of Thailand on Oct 1, with the change coming at a precarious time as the nation faces a complex mix of internal and external challenges.
Fresh hope for clean energy targets
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/08/2025
» The new deadline for implementation of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) offers a blueprint for Thailand to align with its clean energy goals.
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/06/2025
» Despite the introduction of heightened security measures following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces on Thursday, tourism operators are still concerned the incident will reinforce negative perceptions concerning safety in Thailand, though none have reported cancellations.
Dasta head makes man-made infrastructure key priority
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2025
» The new head of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has vowed to drive new man-made infrastructure, including the long-awaited Phu Kradueng cable car, as well as universal design facilities to elevate community-based tourism.