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Dumping cash for cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/12/2025
» International travel has been transformed more in the past decade than in the previous 50 years. Flights are booked instantly, hotels auto-recommend themselves, and in many major cities, cash has vanished almost entirely.
Cabinet discusses next co‑pay scheme phase
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2025
» The cabinet will formally discuss the second phase of the Khon La Khrueng Plus (Co‑Pay Plus) scheme on Tuesday, with a rollout expected early next year, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Smothong Group Grows from Palm Collector to Industry Leader
Published on 30/10/2025
» The story of Smothong Group began in 2003 when Mr Seksak Piriyetyanggoon founded a palm fresh fruit bunch collection yard in Surat Thani Province. After witnessing the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, he studied the industry in depth and established Smothong Palm Oil Co., Ltd. to produce crude palm oil.
Over 120,000 shops sign up for co-pay scheme ahead of public rollout
Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2025
» More than 120,000 shops across Thailand have registered to join the government’s “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme ahead of public registration next week, officials said on Sunday.
Co-pay scheme expects 900,000 stores
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/10/2025
» The government kicked off retail shop registration yesterday for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, expecting participation from at least 900,000 stores and an estimated 88 billion baht in economic circulation.
Top economist Ammar Siamwalla dies at 86
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Ammar Siamwalla, one of Thailand’s most respected economists and a leading rice expert, has died at the age of 86.
Ministers urged to focus on quick-win economic policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/09/2025
» Executives are calling on the new government to prioritise policies that ease public hardship and drive economic growth, while forming a skilled negotiations team to ensure the country is not at a disadvantage in trade talks.
New stimulus likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2025
» Analysts are upbeat about the Thai stock market's prospects, particularly those in the retail, food and beverage, and tourism sectors, as the new government prepares to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" (co-payment) scheme, a policy aimed at stimulating consumption and easing living costs.
Pact to enhance value of farm products
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has teamed up with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) to enhance the value of Thai agricultural products.
Thailand to add 3 GI products in Japan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/04/2025
» Thailand plans to register three more geographical indication (GI) products in Japan this year, says the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).