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Thailand eyes gains from global shifts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, coupled with other geopolitical tensions, is prompting businesses worldwide to reconsider their production bases, with many seeking relocation to more stable regions, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Omnibus law sought to unlock investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2026
» The government is preparing to introduce an omnibus law to remove investment bottlenecks, with the hope of attracting 900 billion baht in actual investment this year from projects that have applied for investment promotion with the Board of Investment (BoI).
Economic warning as Thai and Cambodian troops clash
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2025
» Economists have warned of severe damage if the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict resumes, noting exports, tourism and the labour market could feel the pinch as consumption is hit.
Board of Investment launches FastPass to expedite approvals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has launched the "Thailand FastPass" to speed up processing approvals of multi-billion-baht investment projects, aiming to support the government's "Quick Big Win" policy.
AI leaders gather in Dubai to promote gospel of technology
Business, Boonsong Lipimas and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/10/2025
» World leaders, ministers and technology executives are gathering at GITEX Global 2025 to share a unified vision of a future powered by cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI), the twin pillars of digital resilience and sustainable growth.
China's new K visa beckons foreign techies
Business, Reuters, Published on 30/09/2025
» BEIJING - China's new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing's fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new US visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.
New TCEB head aiming for 5% annual growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2025
» The new president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has vowed to keep persistent annual growth at 5%, higher than the GDP for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment over the next four years.
LOT Polish Airlines keen on Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/08/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hopeful LOT Polish Airlines can commence direct scheduled flights to Thailand for the first time in more than a decade, ferrying Eastern Europeans to its new hub in Southeast Asia.
Shippers offer mixed review of government
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2025
» Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC), assessed the government's performance over the past year by categorising progress in three groups: achievements, pending tasks, and areas of concern.
Shares retreat as more tariff uncertainty looms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell on Friday as the euphoria over a US court ruling blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs wore off, giving way to concerns about prolonged economic uncertainty while Trump challenges the decision.