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New rice scheme eyes premium tag
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has unveiled a "New Rice Economy" initiative aimed at elevating Thai rice to the premium segment in the global market.
Tourism bodies call for additional measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/11/2025
» With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request "Quick Win" stimulus measures such as tax incentives for organisers of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) events.
Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.
Brokerages upbeat on political rejig
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/09/2025
» Stock market analysts have welcomed the announced parliament dissolution, saying it could pave the way for a general election earlier than expected, possibly driving economic growth to a range of 2.5-3%.
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/05/2025
» An international affairs academic and a leading economist are partially optimistic Thailand can reach an agreement with Washington over the latter's stiff reciprocal tariffs, though challenges remain as the levies have already affected the global trading system.
Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
True boosts network for Bangkok royal barge procession
Business, Published on 22/10/2024
» True Corporation has enhanced its 5G, 4G and WiFi networks to support public viewing of the Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya River, which sets off from Rama VIII Bridge to Wat Arun.
TAT expects B18.3bn from July holidays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2024
» Two consecutive national holidays this month are expected to generate 18.3 billion baht in tourism revenue from 5 million domestic trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Arts, crafts to promote soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT) to continue implementing the royal wishes of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit regarding the support and promotion of local arts and crafts to make them commercially viable, while capturing the recognition of the international community.