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Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber's portfolio
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2026
» Economist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.
Oil plan presses ahead as E85 exits fuel mix
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand's new National Oil Plan will not be affected by PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc's (OR) decision to discontinue sales of gasohol E85, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Miss Grand International presses on with risk-laden JKN deal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2025
» SET-listed Miss Grand International (MGI) is proceeding with its plan for a conditional subscription in the debt-ridden content provider JKN Global Group (JKN), though analysts warn of deeper structural risks.
Brother launches printer trade-ins to tackle e-waste
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/09/2025
» Printing solutions provider Brother Commercial (Thailand) has launched a trade-in campaign, encouraging customers to exchange their old printers for the company's latest devices while addressing the growing issue of e-waste.
Economists tout quantitative easing for Thai monetary policy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2025
» Economists have proposed the Bank of Thailand explore the feasibility of adopting quantitative easing (QE) to support monetary policy should conventional interest rate cuts have a minimal effect.
Canon touts local factory
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/08/2025
» Canon has promoted its Prachin Buri factory as a global manufacturing base for multi-function devices, affirming it will not relocate from Thailand despite the US tariff of 19% for Thai goods.
Epson unit upbeat on large format printing market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/08/2025
» Despite the challenging economy, Epson (Thailand) Co Ltd still sees an opportunity in the large format printing market in Thailand thanks to the ongoing digital transformation in the country and demand for indoor signage.
People's Party presses premier about alleged tax-dodging notes
Business, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/05/2025
» The People's Party (PP) is pressing ahead with an inquiry conducted in the House of Representatives into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's controversial use of promissory notes (PNs) in a 4.43-billion-baht share acquisition, which the main opposition party suspects to be a tax-dodging ploy.
Brother targeting 7% growth in sales
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/04/2025
» Brother Commercial (Thailand) Limited is focusing more on corporate and government projects, including the medium-sized enterprise segment, aiming to achieve 7% sales growth in the 2025 fiscal year, despite prevailing economic challenges.