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Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
Delinquent student loan holders targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is preparing to file lawsuits against around 100,000 SLF borrowers to enforce repayment of more than 10 billion baht in unpaid debt.
PM's 'nightmare' is Vietnam surge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says it is a "nightmare" to see Thailand's economy lagging behind Vietnam.
Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
State budget slated for parliamentary discussion
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government plans to propose the draft Expenditure Budget Act for fiscal 2026, worth 3.78 trillion baht, for parliamentary consideration by the end of this month.
Drive to promote Thai soft power heats up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2025
» A draft bill to promote soft power will soon be submitted to the cabinet, while the establishment of the Thailand Creative Culture Agency (Thacca) is anticipated in the first quarter of next year, says the chairman of the National Soft Power Development Committee.
Asian shares powered by tech rally, yen revives
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/05/2024
» RECAP: Hong Kong led gains across most Asian and European markets on Friday thanks to a surge in tech giants, while the yen extended gains against the dollar on revived hopes for US interest rate cuts.
State contracts worth B250bn signed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2024
» Contracts for new investment projects worth 250 billion baht have already been signed following the enactment of the fiscal 2024 Budget Expenditure Act, according to the Finance Ministry.
Bracing for the budget boom
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Narumon Kasemsuk, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2024
» After a delay of six months, the government's 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill was finally approved by parliament on March 22, followed by the senate on March 25.
State disburses B1.35tn from fiscal 2024 budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2024
» The government has disbursed 1.35 trillion baht from the fiscal 2024 budget between Oct 1, 2023 and March 8 this year, according to the Comptroller-General's Department.