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Call for more stimulus to revive flagging economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/01/2026
» With global and domestic headwinds pressuring the Thai economy this year, the new government should consider "focused domestic intervention" measures to enhance tourism and attract foreign investments in specific sectors, says the Thai unit of German insurer Allianz.
Adding fuel to the fire
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025
» The unpredictable Israel-Iran conflict is intensifying the disorder overwhelming the Pheu Thai Party's coalition government.
Trump's China signals give shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK and signalled that tariffs on Chinese goods may fall if preliminary talks this weekend in Switzerland go well.
Thai growth upgraded as cash handout improves outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/10/2024
» Analysts have upgraded Thailand's GDP forecast for this year and next to 2.8% and 3%, respectively, thanks to the government's cash handout lifting the economy, but warned of an "economic cliff" in 2026 if no new growth engine is introduced.
Thai businesses are concerned about effect on oil prices, shipping costs and the local currency
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/10/2024
» Amidst a stagnant domestic economy, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are regarded as a crucial factor that could greatly impact the Thai private sector as the war between Israel and Hamas drags on for over a year with no end in sight.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
Ministry continues to monitor product prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is keeping a close watch on prices in 18 categories in the first quarter, with costs nudging up for animal feed raw materials, the minimum wage is adjusted, and transport costs rise as a result of the Red Sea attacks.
Call to scrap PCR tests, Thailand Pass
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/03/2022
» Hoteliers want to scrap the RT-PCR testing requirement along with the Thailand Pass because the Russian invasion of Ukraine has darkened the tourism outlook to such an extent that the industry might attract only 10% of the pre-pandemic arrival numbers.
Evergrande drama keeps investors on sidelines
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 25/09/2021
» Recap: US equity futures and European shares dropped and sovereign bond yields in Europe climbed as uncertainty around the fate of debt-plagued China Evergrande Group dented investor sentiment. Gold prices edged higher after a 1% drop in the previous session, spurred by a subdued dollar.
Halt in U.S. Air Traffic Weighed to Aid Industry
Business, Andy Pasztor & Alison Sider, Published on 25/03/2020
» Major U.S. airlines are drafting plans for a potential voluntary shutdown of virtually all passenger flights across the U.S., according to industry and federal officials, as government agencies also consider ordering such a move and the nation's air-traffic control system continues to be ravaged by the coronavirus contagion.