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Border trade marred in 2026 by conflict
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/12/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is expected to continue to hamper trade in 2026.
Chow Tai Fook keen to expand abroad
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The rebounding tourism sector not only gives a boost to local hotels and tourism-related businesses, but also to Chinese jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook as the Hong Kong-listed firm aims to capitalise on the growth of affluent Chinese travellers and a growing middle class in Southeast Asia.
Unesco urges Asean unity to build AI capabilities
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/07/2025
» Computing capacity, data interoperability and policy harmonisation are critical pillars of Asean regional collaboration when building artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, according to Unesco.
Backing sought for water-based initiatives
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/05/2025
» The private sector in Nakhon Phanom has proposed an initiative to enhance river tourism along the Mekong while promoting cultural tourism, showcasing the diverse ethnic groups in upper Northeastern Thailand to improve income distribution within local communities.
PTG eyes coffee expansion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/10/2024
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil retailer, plans to spend 6-7 billion baht next year on expanding and upgrading its petrol stations, while growing its Punthai Coffee brand.
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
Thai businesses are concerned about effect on oil prices, shipping costs and the local currency
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/10/2024
» Amidst a stagnant domestic economy, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are regarded as a crucial factor that could greatly impact the Thai private sector as the war between Israel and Hamas drags on for over a year with no end in sight.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
Taking Chiang Rai to the world
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2024
» The founder of Welcome to Chiang Rai Co Ltd, a new social enterprise in northern Thailand, was inspired by the beauty and diversity of hill tribe apparel and accessories and aims to add value to such crafted products to help generate sustainable income for the communities producing them.
Sentiment dips again in May as layoffs unveiled
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2024
» The industrial sector remains lacklustre as the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in May to 88.5 from 90.3 points, with 15,000 workers losing their jobs since early this year, according the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).