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Call for more stimulus to revive flagging economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/01/2026
» With global and domestic headwinds pressuring the Thai economy this year, the new government should consider "focused domestic intervention" measures to enhance tourism and attract foreign investments in specific sectors, says the Thai unit of German insurer Allianz.
Global volatility sets tone for Thai bourse
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 22/11/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) swung with global bourses this week, facing a sell-off prompted by worries about an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble, before an earnings surprise by Nvidia, which beat already high expectations, triggered buying again.
Pact set to boost Thai-US ties
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand's digital economy is expected to gain momentum through new trade initiatives under the US-Thailand framework for reciprocal trade and the development of the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).
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.
Buy now, bankrupt later
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have swiftly risen in popularity in Thailand, riding the wave of e-commerce expansion and the appeal of flexible payment options that let consumers purchase now and settle later in instalments.
YouTube Shopping, Shopee tie-up thriving
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/08/2025
» Thailand's e-commerce sector continues to grow due to intensifying market competition, fuelled by rising video commerce and competition in providing faster delivery times.
AIS banking on Premier League for growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/07/2025
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is targeting strong growth of its fixed broadband business in the second half of this year, driven by English Premier League (EPL) content through pub-bar events and its network capability.
Court bars asset manager in QCP case
Business, Published on 11/07/2025
» The South Bangkok Civil Court rejected a request on Wednesday filed by Nestlé to temporarily appoint Grant Thornton Specialist Advisory Services Co Ltd as the asset manager of Quality Coffee Products Co Ltd (QCP) amid an ongoing shareholder dispute between the two parties, according to local media reports.
New minimum wage to lead to hotel layoffs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/06/2025
» Large-scale layoffs in the hotel sector could be seen during this low season if the government agrees to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht from next week as planned, while the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has submitted a petition to the prime minister, asking for the policy to be cancelled.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.