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Firms prefer dissolution to provide business clarity
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2025
» Businesses expect a clear political environment going forward and believe House dissolution is the best option.
Calls to start petroleum production talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's plan to cooperate with Cambodia on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) that lies between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand has become a highly contentious issue as opponents have voiced concerns regarding the impact on Thai sovereignty.
Urgent need for quick talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/10/2024
» The government should set up a Thai-Cambodian joint technical committee to speed up talks on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) between the two countries as gas production from existing blocks in the Gulf of Thailand is declining, says the Petroleum Institute of Thailand (PTIT).
Climate changes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/06/2024
» A government pledge to cut a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions is expected to reshape how Thai businesses operate.
Associations line up to oppose increase in minimum wage
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce is opposing the government's plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht for workers nationwide, expected in October.
Betting on the future
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Molpasorn Shoowong, Phusadee Arunmas and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2024
» Casino legalisation resurfaced as a political issue last month after the House of Representatives supported a study by a panel of lawmakers to allow casinos as part of large entertainment complexes, eager to gain estimated revenue of 440 billion baht per year.
AIS withdraws lawsuit against NBTC as merger crystallises
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/09/2023
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) recently withdrew its lawsuit in the Central Administrative Court against the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) resolution last October that acknowledged the merger between True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC).
NBTC hints at withdrawal of AIS lawsuit
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/06/2023
» Some commissioners on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have sent signals to Advanced Info Service (AIS) to withdraw its lawsuit against the NBTC board's resolution last year acknowledging the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), says an NBTC source who requested anonymity.
Stocks rise as political fears subside
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) returned to positive territory on Thursday after falling for three consecutive days following Sunday's election, with the victorious Move Forward Party (MFP) announcing a plan to form a coalition government with 313 members of parliament.
Trio passes satellite orbital slot bid checks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/01/2023
» The three companies that submitted envelopes to join the satellite orbital slot auction slated for Jan 15 have preliminarily passed qualification checks by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) with their names set to be officially approved by the telecom regulator on Tuesday, according to a source at the agency's board.