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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).
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).
Sena focuses on rent-to-own market amid stagnant economy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/12/2025
» SET-listed Sena Development will continue to rely on rent-to-own as a core strategy next year, with the economy expected to remain sluggish with no positive drivers on the horizon to support mortgage approvals.
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.
Exim Bank aims to secure bond guarantee licence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) plans to handle the impact of the global trade war, which could lead to a contraction in export loans, by venturing into bond guarantees.
Handout could trigger fiscal crisis
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2024
» The government is being advised to revise the way it hands out money to people to avoid incurring a substantial public debt, which can affect the government's budget, potentially triggering a fiscal crisis.
Power bills capped for the rest of the year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas & Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 24/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved the capping of power bills at 4.18 baht per unit until the end of the year and set the diesel price ceiling at 33 baht per litre until Oct 31.