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Key trends redefining Thailand's job market
Business, Published on 04/12/2025
» After a tumultuous year, the online job platform Jobsdb by SEEK has compiled a list of the most important trends affecting the hiring landscape in Thailand. From evolving employee expectations and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) to the growing threat of job fraud, this roundup offers employers and job seekers a clear view of both opportunities and challenges moving into 2026.
Energy minister focuses on future
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/11/2025
» Not all projects fit the government's promoted "Quick Big Win" policy, but that is not stopping Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon from acting on efforts he sees as useful.
Trump seeks elusive trade deal with Xi in high-stakes meeting
Bloomberg, Published on 24/10/2025
» US President Donald Trump is aiming for a quick win in a pivotal Thursday meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, even if the outcome falls short of the sweeping deal he’s teased on issues at the heart of the rivalry between the world’s two largest economies
Securities and Exchange Commission toughens stance on margin loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new regulations to mitigate systemic risks in margin loan activities, prohibiting securities companies and derivatives business operators from providing loans secured by securities for non-investment purposes.
Weeden: Elevating the Cannabis Experience with Responsibility and Vision
Published on 13/06/2025
» As Thailand continues to refine its approach to cannabis regulation, a new generation of dispensaries is emerging, those that prioritise education, safety, and accessibility alongside quality products. Leading this wave is Weeden, a Phuket-based cannabis chain that has quickly become one of the most recognisable and trusted names in the sector.
Department prepares G-Token tax framework
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing a tax framework for G-Tokens similar to the taxation of interest income, aiming for fair competition with traditional investments.
Apec highlights 'fundamental challenges' in global trade as tariffs overshadow meeting
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2025
» SEOGWIPO, South Korea - The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's trade gathering adopted a statement on Friday that cited "fundamental challenges" facing the global trading system, but stopped short of discussing a joint response to US tariffs overshadowing the meeting.
US and China tout progress in trade talks, offer few details
Bloomberg, Published on 12/05/2025
» The United States and China both reported “substantial progress” after two days of talks in Switzerland aimed at de-escalating a trade war, marking what Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called “an important first step” towards resolving differences.
How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola is smuggled out of Sudan
Business, Richa Naidu and Khalid Abdelaziz of Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» LONDON/DUBAI - Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's candy, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.
Hurdles blur durian export outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2025
» Projections for Thai durian exports are more uncertain than a year ago as the Chinese market softens.