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Tourism still a stalled engine
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
Minister says Thai-Cambodian clashes won’t hit tariff talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/12/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun remains confident that the US will not use the fresh outbreak of clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border to pressure Thailand on tariff issues, insisting that Thailand did not start the clashes and stating that trade negotiations are proceeding as normal.
Weak demand results in suspension of 4 power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/10/2025
» Sluggish economic growth has prompted energy authorities to halt the operations of four power plants and delay the opening of a fifth to avoid a financial burden for electricity producers and buyers, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
US tariffs yet to hit cassava exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2025
» Producers say the new US tariff is not hindering cassava exports while the Ministry of Commerce is actively exploring new export markets including the Middle East, New Zealand and South Korea.
TLAA says co-pay will affect only 5% of policyholders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/02/2025
» The new co-payment rule for health insurance policies is set to take effect on March 20, but should affect only 5% of health insurance policyholders, says the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).
Electricity prices fuel debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal to reduce the power tariff to 3.70 from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) has sparked a debate on the future of electricity prices, which have remained high since 2022.
Wrapping up 2024 in global markets
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Stock markets have moved into year-end mode: position tweaking, window dressing and final assessments take centre stage as liquidity has gradually evaporated. With the release of Nvidia's results last month, the markets have successfully cleared the last endogenous hurdle of the year. November has thus resolved the last two known unknowns before the end of 2024: the new US president and the state of the artificial intelligence investment cycle.
How gold fosters economic growth and prosperity
Business, Andrew Naylor, Published on 12/12/2024
» As we move into 2025, gold offers a unique opportunity to provide stability amid geopolitical uncertainties. Traditionally, gold is a symbol of prosperity and wealth in Thai culture, often used to celebrate major family milestones such as weddings, birthdays and the arrival of newborns.
Report to cabinet puts public debt at 64% of GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2024
» The cabinet acknowledged the latest report on public debt levels as of August, tallying 64% of GDP, below the fiscal sustainability threshold of 70%.
Tourism firms jittery over mpox impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/08/2024
» Tourism operators have expressed concerns over mpox as the first suspected case of a more transmissible strain of the virus was detected in Thailand.