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Consumer confidence hit by war and political turbulence
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dipped for the first time in four months in December 2025, attributed to the border dispute with Cambodia and domestic political instability, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Tourism still a stalled engine
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
New stimulus efforts target higher growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The government is preparing to promote year-end economic stimulus measures to encourage spending, aiming to lift fourth-quarter GDP growth above 1%.
Frugal festivities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/12/2025
» The final months of the year are usually when businesses expect higher local spending, riding on the festive New Year mood.
TAT forecasts cautious Father's Day holiday spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The surging cost of living, more outbound trips and the southern floods are expected to hamper domestic tourism during this week's Father's Day holiday, with 2.52 million trips estimated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Minister touts progress on 'five pillars'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2025
» The government's "Five Pillars and One Foundation" economic policy under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has already implemented many of its measures.
Restaurant and tourism sector hopes for southern stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum & Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/11/2025
» The restaurant and tourism sectors hope the administration will remain intact to deliver on its memorandum of agreement with the People's Party by launching stimulus campaigns for people suffering in the South before the end of its term.
Bualuang Securities predicts investment trends
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 27/11/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) expects Thailand's economy to stage a gradual recovery in 2026, supported by rising foreign direct investment (FDI), a firmer tourism rebound, and improving export momentum in the latter half of the year.
Central Pattana posts 31% increase in profit in third quarter
Business, Published on 18/11/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has announced its third-quarter performance, demonstrating continued strong growth driven by its shopping centres.
Stimulus schemes likely to boost SME loan demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» The government's economic stimulus measures, which are scheduled to be rolled out in the final quarter of this year, are expected to help boost business confidence and increase the demand for loans among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).