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Hang on to your jobs, 2026 will be a tough one for the economy
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2026
» A Thammasat University academic has warned that 2026 will be a highly challenging year for Thailand's economy, urging individuals to hold on to their full-time jobs, reduce non-performing assets and prioritise cash flow, while advising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to focus on survival rather than profits.
Online shopping imports face full tax
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/01/2026
» Thailand yesterday began collecting taxes on all imported goods bought online, a move the government says will create "a level playing field" between local and imported cheap products.
Govt unveils financial relief
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chanthanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2025
» The government has unveiled 0% interest loans and debt moratorium measures to swiftly support flood-affected households and businesses in the southern provinces, with emergency funds made immediately available.
Italian wood carver caught working illegally on Koh Phangan
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/11/2025
» An Italian wood carver has been arrested on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani for working in a profession reserved only for Thais.
Police seize thousands of substandard hair salon items
News, Online Reporters, Published on 22/10/2025
» Police seized over 13,000 substandard hair salon items after raiding nine locations in several provinces on Tuesday. The raid followed the death of a 10-year-old girl electrocuted by a hairdryer in northeastern Thailand.
Electricity will decide who wins the great AI race
News, Jeffrey Wu, Published on 20/10/2025
» The next stage of the global AI race will be decided not by algorithms or chips, but by electricity -- and that puts China at a distinct advantage. While Western tech giants are emphasising closed, capital-intensive models that demand enormous computing power, China is embracing open source AI and massively expanding its renewable- and nuclear-energy capacity, thereby positioning itself to deploy powerful AI technologies at scale without breaking the bank.
Chinese embassy warns against buying 'cheap tours' to Thailand
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Chinese embassy on Wednesday warned intending Chinese travellers not to buy “cheap tours” to Thailand, advising them to use only well-known, licensed outbound tour operators to avoid problems.
Moving toward a world of greener steel making
News, Gernot Wagner & Roland Kupers, Published on 27/09/2025
» Burning coal to generate power is so uneconomical that the Trump administration has resorted to issuing stay-open orders to prop up the dying industry. However, there is one area where coal is still king: in the production of primary iron to make steel.
High costs, low awareness hinder sustainable rice sales
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2025
» High investment costs, uncertain market positioning and the absence of a clear government policy are preventing Thai rice farmers from fully embracing sustainable practices, according to the Rice Exporters' Association.
Key global asset trends to watch
News, Jay Pelosky, Published on 02/07/2025
» The war between Israel and Iran offered a real-time look at some new global cross-asset dynamics that can help investors understand the state of play in the first half of 2025 and what they can expect in the next six months.