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Communications market set to hit B800bn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/03/2026
» The communications market is projected to reach 800 billion baht this year, underpinned by the rapid adoption of digital services, artificial intelligence (AI) and continued investment in infrastructure, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Oil tax cuts possible if subsidies get too pricey
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026
» Officials at the Ministry of Finance are preparing measures to reduce excise taxes on fuel, as well as draft legislation to allow the Oil Fuel Fund to borrow additional funds to stabilise domestic prices.
Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.
Survey identifies rapid shifts in market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/12/2025
» Thailand's labour market is rapidly shifting, with 90% of employers now seeking candidates with artificial intelligence (AI) skills and 93% requiring strong English communication, according to a survey by Mahidol University International College (MUIC).
CP Group Urges Businesses to Lead Thailand’s Just Transition to a Greener, Fairer Future
Published on 08/12/2025
» Companies can take a leading role in driving a just transition, creating a greener and more inclusive society, opening new opportunities for sustainable growth. Sustainable business models that enable a just transition can be both profitable and beneficial to society.
US appeals court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal
AFP, Published on 30/08/2025
» WASHINGTON — A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal -- but allowed them to remain in place for now, giving him time to take the fight to the Supreme Court.
Ericsson touts development as data usage skyrockets
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/07/2025
» Ericsson predicts Thailand's consumption of data usage will soar from 35 gigabytes per month per subscription this year to 67GB by 2030, driven by streaming on the 5G network and a wave of innovations, especially generative artificial intelligence (AI) apps.
Call for national e-marketplace
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/05/2025
» E-commerce leaders are proposing the government establish a national e-marketplace as an alternative for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to promote their products and services.
BAAC targets older folks switching to farming
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is preparing to launch a new loan product aimed at encouraging salaried workers aged 50 and older to invest in agricultural careers, providing them with supplementary income after they retire.
PM says handout will give ‘jolt’ to economy
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 17/09/2024
» The launch of a 145-billion-baht handout programme to needy people next week is certain to give a “jolt” to the economy, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday, as her government promised more stimulus measures ahead.