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New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2025
» Thailand is now defined as an "aged" society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
Analysts forecast stock impact of flooding in Songkhla
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2025
» The severe flooding in southern Thailand is a short-term drag on economic activity, but eventually will support a rebound in retail and construction-related stocks once the recovery begins, say analysts.
Tallying the tariff trade-offs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai goods could offer some much-needed relief for businesses in Thailand, as this rate aligns with the regional average.
Talks held with food service provider
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2025
» The commerce minister has held discussions with a leading American food service provider on the subject of enhancing Thai exports to the US.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Twenty listed firms seen likely to prep share buybacks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2025
» Twenty listed companies are likely to initiate share buybacks after their stock prices fell below intrinsic value, signalling a positive outlook for long-term investors looking to accumulate Thai shares, said Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Olympics, exports drive uptick in July manufacturing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in July increased by 1.7% year-on-year to 96.7 points, driven by various factors including the 2024 Olympics and growing exports, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
B2tn cross-border trade targeted by 2027
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is targeting 2 trillion baht in cross-border trade by 2027, following a 10.4% increase in exports via the Sadao checkpoint in the first half of this year.
Thai-EU free trade talks continue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2024
» The third round of free trade negotiations for a Thailand-European Union (EU) agreement recently finished, with the fourth round scheduled to be hosted by Thailand on Nov 4.
SET touts dividend stocks amid volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/05/2024
» Given global volatility and high interest rates, many investors are searching for investments with stable returns.