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Stability first: Business urges swift economic action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.
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.
TikTok Election Center aims to combat misinformation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/01/2026
» TikTok, the global short-form video platform, has launched its 2026 Thailand Election Center to protect platform integrity, elevate authoritative information and combat harmful misinformation.
Poll, tourism offer hope for retail
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/12/2025
» Weak consumer spending power, ongoing local and global political uncertainties, border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, a decline in foreign arrivals and numerous natural disasters have all contributed to challenges for the Thai retail sector in 2025.
Regaining a lucrative tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.
The US election and Southeast Asia
Business, Heng Koon How, Published on 29/10/2024
» There are three key risks that will impact Southeast Asian economies and markets for the rest of 2024 and into 2025.
Mid-year outlook 2024: Let's get cyclical
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 03/07/2024
» For most of 2024, the US economy has been running its "Duracell Bunny" course, ploughing ahead on strong consumer spending, fiscal stimulus and a thriving labour market. Meanwhile, Europe and Asia, especially China, have been in the doldrums, as the real estate market malaise in the latter drains the life out of the second-largest economy in the world.
Thai car buyers' preferences shifting
Business, Published on 28/06/2024
» Thai consumers' interest in purchasing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) has declined over the past year, while hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have emerged as strong contenders, almost on par with BEVs, a survey by the multinational consultancy Deloitte shows.
Digital romance blooming
Business, Published on 14/02/2024
» Expressing love is going digital as almost 80% of Thais plan to buy their loved ones a Valentine's Day gift online, according to a survey conducted for the payments company Visa.
Online voting registration heralded
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/05/2023
» Allowing eligible citizens to register for online voting in the upcoming general election is a good start as Thailand shuffles towards e-government, according to advisors.