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Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2025
» Before southern Thailand was hit by a massive flood last week, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled an early dissolution of parliament, possibly by mid-December instead of the previously announced late January 2026, following opposition pressure for a no-confidence vote against the minority government.
Choppy waters for new BoT boss
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the former president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), assumes the helm at the Bank of Thailand on Oct 1, with the change coming at a precarious time as the nation faces a complex mix of internal and external challenges.
Top developers to launch projects worth B93bn in H2
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/08/2024
» The top three residential developers -- AP Thailand, Sansiri and Supalai -- are maintaining their plans to launch 73 projects worth a combined 93 billion baht in Greater Bangkok and the provinces during the second half of this year, following a strong performance in the second quarter.
War of independence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
Urgent calls to action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2023
» Since the list of 35 ministerial positions in the new cabinet was confirmed last week, the atmosphere in many economic ministries has been enthusiastic as new arrivals prepare to get to work.
LTV changes set to hit housing market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/11/2022
» The residential market will contract by 10% next year as the easing of loan-to-value (LTV) measures for mortgages expires on Dec 31, 2022, says SET-listed developer Supalai.
Restaurants cautioned over 10% service charge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/10/2022
» Restaurants are able to collect a 10% service charge only when they prominently display the fee to customers, according to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB).
SET sentiment buoyed by record earnings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2022
» RECAP: The SET Index surged at midweek after listed firms reported record-high second-quarter earnings of 350 billion baht, reviving investor confidence, before easing back on profit-taking yesterday. US equities were rangebound, reflecting mixed opinions on economic data and uncertainty about the size of the Fed's next interest-rate increase.
NBTC supports training for people in need
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/04/2022
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is working with the Department of Skill Development (DSD) and Disabilities Thailand (DTH) to conduct digital skills training for the underprivileged and people with disabilities to support their career opportunities and improve their quality of life.
Home prices set to surge in 2022
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/02/2022
» Higher inflation, a labour shortage and the rising prices of fuel and construction materials will drive new home prices higher this year after the housing price index kept declining since the first quarter of 2020.