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Senator Nantana to use ruling in ethics case
Business, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/11/2025
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas says she will submit a Dusit District Court ruling that cleared her of defaming a fellow senator as evidence to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) as part of her defence against an ethics violation charge.
Tariff impact likely in Q3
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2025
» The impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on the Thai economy is likely to become clearer in the third quarter, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Trade chief holds investment talks with US representatives
Business, Published on 15/05/2025
» The head of Thailand Trade Representatives has met with US senators, congressional leaders and major American companies, in a bid to reaffirm Thailand's role as a key investor in the country and explore joint Thai-US manufacturing.
Gambling with Thailand's future
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/03/2025
» Since the government introduced its casino legalisation policy under the guise of an entertainment complex bill, it has continued to spark debate, with critics arguing the Pheu Thai Party should have never brought it up because the issue lacks public consensus.
Struggle for independence
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2024
» The inconsistent viewpoints of the government's fiscal policymakers, led by the Pheu Thai Party, and the monetary policymakers, led by the Bank of Thailand, indicate a clear rift over the past year.
Council calls for subcommittee to tackle illegal businesses
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/10/2024
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed setting up a subcommittee, including members of the Senate and private tourism operators, in an effort to crack down on the use of nominees in businesses and price-dumping packages, after a query was put forward this week to the tourism minister.
Solutions sought for huge oil fund debt
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2024
» Regulating oil and gas prices by offering subsidies from the Oil Fuel Fund for five years has left the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) with huge losses and substantial debt.
Effort to reduce energy subsidies wins backing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/08/2024
» Tax authorities and energy advocates support the Oil Fuel Fund Office's (Offo) initiative to better manage the loss-ridden Oil Fuel Fund, with its universal diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price subsidy programmes likely to end, according to a public hearing on the 2019 Offo Act.
Senator eager to improve casino plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2024
» With the resurgence of interest in legalising casinos to bolster economic growth as the digital wallet and Land Bridge policies remain on hold, the government is being urged to reassess the details of a proposed casino and entertainment complex.
Ex-minister plays down unrest
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2023
» A former tourism and sports minister said even if Thailand experiences political demonstrations, foreign tourists would not be affected unless protesters disrupted airport operations as happened in 2008.