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Parties highlight trade policies
Business, Somhatai Mosika and Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 04/02/2026
» As government policy plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of the country's international trade, key political parties have outlined policies such as accelerating free trade agreement negotiations, developing value-added products and integrating into the global supply chain.
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
Trump signs order to ease cannabis limits in industry win
Bloomberg, Published on 19/12/2025
» President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing his administration to move cannabis into a less restrictive federal category, setting in motion a regulatory shift that could alter the legal and commercial landscape for the drug nationwide.
Thailand works to spur Taiwanese arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Declining confidence among Asian travellers to Thailand has also affected the Taiwanese market this year, say travel agents.
Tourism council lists urgent issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has urged the new cabinet to place cannabis smokers in specific zones, while working to prevent foreigners from stealing local jobs in tourism and encouraging hotels to register.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/09/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.
Local medical sector eager to become global innovator
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/09/2025
» Thailand's healthcare sector is embarking on a transformative journey to become a global innovator, aiming to develop its own advanced technologies, according to a recent seminar.
Surveying the wreckage
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Narumon Kasemsuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/08/2025
» Some pundits see warning signs for Thai economic prospects following the Constitutional Court's ruling that dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for violating ethical standards in a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute.
Rethink and Reignite
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 20/07/2025
» Bangkok isn’t standing still. As we enter the second half of 2025, the city is being reshaped by policy reversals, economic headwinds and a quiet but powerful cultural revival. For leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals — this is not a time to pause. It’s a time to reframe how we lead and live.