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Firm registrations hit by US levies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2025
» New business registrations are projected to stagnate at 85,000 this year, similar to 2024, due to US tariffs that could affect exports in the latter half, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Firms prepare for next phase of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/05/2024
» Local businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), need help to improve their manufacturing environmental standards as new phases of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) are slated to cover exports to the bloc, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Excise Department mulls carbon tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Excise Department is exploring the idea of a carbon tax for the energy and transport sectors to reduce carbon emissions, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Climate risk and finance
Business, Published on 16/09/2022
» Thailand's banks and financial sector must act urgently to improve climate risk management in their operations as regulators start to conduct climate risk stress tests across the region, according to PwC.
Kiatnakin Bank turns screws on loan approvals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2020
» Kiatnakin Bank has tightened retail loan approvals by requesting higher down payments and lowering the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio amid riskier economic circumstances.
What Makes a $60,000 Watch So Expensive?
Business, Jacob Gallagher, Published on 28/02/2020
» Most luxury wristwatches are similar in size; they (should) all tell the time. Yet their costs vary as widely as the prices of contemporary art. A stainless steel Rolex Submariner will set you back $7,900, but a pink gold Roger Dubuis Excalibur rings in at $76,000. Aside from the material differences, what factors determine such watches' retail value?
Vietnam's moves put local manufacturers on edge
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/09/2018
» Thai steelmakers are concerned that Vietnam is dumping steel wire rod on the Thai market, and they expect overall prices in Southeast Asia to fall as a result.