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Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Call for weaker baht to reverse car export slump
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is upbeat about the Bank of Thailand's efforts to deal with baht appreciation to prevent direct and indirect impacts to the auto industry, which is grappling with sluggish sales.
Bureau seeks B175m to revive Mice sector in South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has asked the cabinet to allocate 175 million baht to revive the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) sector in flood-affected southern Thailand.
Capstone goes all in on Phuket
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/10/2025
» Property firm Capstone Asset Co is capitalising on momentum in Phuket and the emerging Phangnga market, with plans to develop a Marriott-branded residence and hotel in Phuket, a resort in Natai, and provide advisory services for a mixed-use project in Khao Lak.
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/08/2025
» SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 residential projects worth 33 billion baht in Phuket under a five-year plan, driven by new demand from both locals and foreigners.
Industrial property fund receives B1.1-billion investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/07/2025
» AIM Group has announced an additional investment of 1.1 billion baht in the AIM Industrial Growth Freehold and Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (AIMIRT), bringing total investment in the fund to 14.1 billion baht.
Belt-tightening hits hire of luxury goods
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Thai economic downturn and trend suggesting people are travelling less are affecting rentals of luxury goods, says Siam Borrow Bag Co Ltd, the operator of the Siam Borrow Bag luxury accessory rental shop.
Earthquake set to worsen tourism market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand believes the earthquake will further slow the already sluggish recovery of the property sector and impact foreign tourist arrivals.
Lan Kwai Fong joins Phuket deal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/03/2025
» Robust long-stay demand in Phuket has attracted Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong Group to invest in a project worth 4.5 billion baht via joint ventures with a local developer, while a legal consultant suggested Thailand amend the hotel laws to permit the renting out of condo units on a daily basis.
Thailand expects more Chinese tourists in May
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2025
» While the Chinese market continues to contract, declining 12% year-on-year during the first two months amid economic issues and tourism safety concerns, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects an uptick in May during China's Labour Day holiday.