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Credit outlook steady as fuel subsidy ditched
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government's decision to abolish blanket fuel price subsidies helps reduce the possibility Thailand will face a credit downgrade, even though the measure could pressure fragile domestic consumption and push inflation to rise.
Agencies set up centre to promote farming sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/08/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with 28 organisations in the public and private sectors to establish the Agriculture and Food Coordination and Public Relations Centre to solve the problem of low prices and oversupply of agricultural products.
Bangkok Land keen to develop 'smart' Muang Thong Thani
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Land wants to develop Muang Thong Thani as a smart city district, with plans to build a new seafood and fruit centre offering goods at affordable prices to attract tourists to Nonthaburi, banking on the Pink Line monorail service that is scheduled to start running there next year.
Amendments to Fisheries Act lodged
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/01/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a draft Fisheries Act amendment, aiming to alleviate the hardships faced by the industry and promote more efficient and effective fisheries practices.
Hard-hit fishermen set to benefit from legal change
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says he will propose a draft Fisheries Act amendment to the cabinet next month, aiming to address economic problems for fishermen who say their livelihoods are hurt by tough regulations.
Farmers in line for subsidised fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/10/2023
» Energy authorities are planning to apply a "green fuel" or non-tax fuel programme for farmers, allowing them to buy oil at inexpensive prices, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
IoT tech to collect real-time weather data
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/08/2022
» The Meteorological Department is gearing up to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices to collect weather-related data which can be reported in real time, and work with the telecom regulator to send weather warnings to people via SMS messages.
BCP sees Koh Mak as low-carbon haven
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/07/2022
» Unlike other resort islands that use beaches and the sea to attract visitors, Koh Mak is positioning itself as a low-carbon tourist destination.
Gas rigs transform into undersea paradise
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/06/2022
» Retired oil and gas production rigs are being developed into a tourist attraction for the first time in Thailand, in an attempt to create a new diving destination in the South.
Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.