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Tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan targeted for growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/12/2025
» Despite a slowdown in visits by tourists from Kazakhstan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) still targets at least 5% growth next year, coinciding with strong long-haul arrivals that already set a record high of 10 million this year.
Thailand keen to host global financiers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» Authorities are upbeat about hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, hoping it will reinforce foreign confidence in Thailand's solid economic fundamentals.
Central Park mall launch ups rivalry
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/09/2025
» The rejuvenation of a stretch of Rama IV Road continues with the opening of Central Park, Central Pattana Plc's (CPN) 43rd department store, at the intersection of Silom and Rama IV roads.
Thai steel firm brushes off effect of US tariffs on export prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/08/2025
» SET-listed Sahamitr Pressure Container (SMPC), Thailand's largest manufacturer of steel cylinders by capacity, believes its exports to the US will remain competitive with rivals despite the enforcement of 19% reciprocal tariffs on Thai products.
LOT Polish Airlines keen on Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/08/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hopeful LOT Polish Airlines can commence direct scheduled flights to Thailand for the first time in more than a decade, ferrying Eastern Europeans to its new hub in Southeast Asia.
Sukiyaki battle boils up
Business, Kuakul Mornkum and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 11/06/2025
» As consumers tighten their budgets, leading sukiyaki restaurants are engaging in a price war to attract customers. This strategy has advantages and drawbacks, while the effect on sales can be uncertain.
Trump praises Fed chair Powell, vows not to remove him
Business, Andrea Shalal of Reuters, Published on 06/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said he will not remove Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Board chairman before his term ends in May 2026 while describing the central banker as "a total stiff" and repeating calls for the Fed to lower interest rates.
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2025
» While Chinese passengers dropped by roughly a third at Phuket airport, traffic remained robust from other countries such as Russia and Turkey, which should help the airport secure 18 million passengers this year.
Winning combination
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/03/2025
» The way multinational companies look at developing a presence in particular markets can differ. At AXA, the second-largest European insurer in terms of revenue, it opts to partner with local banks in Southeast Asia to ensure success in a region it deems full of untapped potential.
Kannavee sticks by Uyghur letters claim
Business, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2025
» Fair Party MP Kannavee Suebsang on Tuesday insisted the three letters he claimed he received from Uyghurs detained in Thailand were genuine.