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World Cup set to provide major economic boost
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» Among the world's largest events, the Fifa World Cup attracts a massive global audience, extending far beyond the 48 countries competing for the trophy.
Thailand retools for a tougher global economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/12/2025
» Well ahead of the scheduled end of the administration’s four-month term, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament on Dec 11 amid concerns over several outstanding issues, including the Thai–Cambodian border conflict and the relief measures needed to assist flood-affected communities in the South.
Tourism chief urges mindset modification
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/10/2025
» The tourism and sports minister has acknowledged Thailand is no longer a "tourism giant", but he plans to attract 2-3 million more Chinese tourists during his four-month term.
PTT touts natural gas as a mainstay
Business, Published on 29/09/2025
» PTT Plc has geared up its natural gas business, reaffirming its strategy to capture global energy trends that position the fuel as the cornerstone of the global system over the next 2-3 decades.
Shippers told to prep contingency plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has observed a slowdown in orders for rice, chicken, rubber, food and electrical appliances due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
Office fears strait's closure could disrupt shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2025
» The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz could increase transport costs and freight rates for Thailand, while also affecting inflation and exports to the Middle East, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Thai shippers allay concerns over closure of Strait of Hormuz
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/06/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council says a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz would boost oil prices. However, negotiations are expected to address this issue and the situation will be resolved soon.
Bumrungrad denies inaccurate report
Business, Published on 11/06/2025
» Bumrungrad International Hospital has denied a Thai-language media report titled “Bumrungrad in Trouble! Oil Tycoons Disappear” because the article contains factual inaccuracies and omits crucial context that misrepresents both Bumrungrad’s position and Thailand’s healthcare landscape.
Green tech startups touted on world stage
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is promoting green tech and climate tech startups on the international stage to capitalise on the accelerating sustainability movement.
Hospitals cope with loss of Kuwaitis
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2025
» The co-payment requirement slated to take effect on March 20 poses a short-term challenge to Thai private hospitals as international revenue is already crimped by the absence of Kuwaiti patients and slower growth from other high-margin Middle Eastern countries.