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New DES minister urged to prioritise AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/09/2025
» Three major industry organisations are urging Chaichanok Chidchob, the incoming digital economy and society (DES) minister, to prioritise the national artificial intelligence (AI) policy and sovereign technology development.
Rice exporters target new Asian markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has announced a plan to increase rice exports to China, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Japan and Hong Kong.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
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.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in last year's fourth quarter.
Thailand faces grim employment prospects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2025
» Thailand's employment prospects are negative as there are clearer signs of a shrinking workforce, evidenced by fewer insured workers under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, which covers more than 10 million people, according to the Federation of Thai SMEs.
'Care For All by CeraVe': Supporting underserved and elderly communities
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/03/2025
» Since 2023, Thailand has been deemed a "fully aged" society, meaning people age 60 or older account for a fifth of the population.
Seminar highlights need for innovation, agile leadership
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Businesses should embrace innovation and agile leadership to stay ahead in an era of disruption and digital transformation, participants were told during a recent seminar organised by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Responsible growth to shape Thailand's sustainable future
Business, Mathias Greger, Published on 07/01/2025
» Thailand's commitment to tackling climate crisis is evident through its evolving environmental policies, including plans to become Southeast Asia's second country, after Singapore, to introduce a carbon tax in 2025.
Sizing up the recovery scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2024
» The economic slowdown across the industrial, agricultural and trade sectors, coupled with a persistently high level of household debt, have hampered low-income earners and entrepreneurs, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).