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Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Move to employ foreign pilots riles Thai pilots
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/12/2024
» The domestic aviation industry is thriving, with the cabinet on Tuesday approving foreign pilots flying domestic routes temporarily to address the pilot shortage, while the Thai Pilots Association is preparing to submit a petition to restrain this amendment.
Thonburi Healthcare Group denies role in B7.5bn fraud case
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/11/2024
» SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) has denied involvement in the alleged multi-billion-baht fraud involving its founder and former chairman Boon Vanasin, his wife and a daughter, saying the case does not affect its business or operations.
Ailing EA seeks strategic partner
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/07/2024
» Embattled Energy Absolute (EA) is seeking a strategic partner to help it with debts of 19.5 billion baht due this year, after a credit downgrading caused the SET-listed renewable energy company difficulty in mobilising fresh funds via bond issuance.
Delay may blunt effect of handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The digital wallet handout, estimated to cost the government 500 billion baht, is two to three months behind schedule, which may result in diminishing economic stimulus effects, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
KBTG calls for educational reforms to prepare for AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2023
» Thailand must revamp its education system to ensure the country is ready for artificial intelligence (AI), according to the head of Kasikorn Business-Technology Group (KBTG), the technology arm of Kasikornbank (KBank).
Defining the goals of zero-based budgets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/06/2023
» Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is one of the policies included in the 23-point memorandum of understanding signed by leaders of eight political parties seeking to form a new coalition government following the general election.
SET slaps warning on Stark shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plans to assign the "C" (caution) sign to shares of Stark Corporation today after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered the company to clarify its financial data within seven days.
Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
Creating a Thai language AI tool
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/05/2023
» Thai artificial intelligence (AI) engineers from public and private organisations have teamed up to develop a Thai-language generative AI-powered chatbot, expected to benefit several sectors from education to business.