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Foreign loan options to be kept in place
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2026
» The government is refusing to rule out overseas borrowing in order to preserve funding channels in case liquidity needs arise.
Adapting to a new world order
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/02/2026
» As the global order shifts rapidly to geopolitical tensions, evolving trade rules and technological competition that is reshaping economics, business leaders and analysts are urging the country to adapt to these changes.
Gold trading controls seen having limited impact on baht
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/01/2026
» Granting the Bank of Thailand powers to control online gold trading transactions will have a limited impact on curbing the baht's excessive strength, gold and currency experts say, as bullion has soared to a new all-time high of nearly US$4,700 an ounce and the Thai unit is expected to strengthen further.
Auto industry looks to autonomous vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) industry is no longer driving solo as the surge in battery-powered autonomous vehicles, or AVs, is quietly emerging as the next frontier, promising to reshape mobility, logistics and urban life.
Green bonds financing the future
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/06/2025
» As the world navigates the transition towards sustainability, Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has steadily gained ground, though it does not make loud headlines.
Microsoft's base fosters innovation mindset
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/02/2025
» Organisations that use artificial intelligence (AI), have a growth mindset and an innovative culture should drive development of modern hybrid workplaces, according to Microsoft Thailand.
State advised to help support senior housing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/11/2024
» The government is being urged to support senior housing projects by offering tax incentives and low-interest loans.
Move to scrap tax on specially modified vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2024
» The Excise Department is preparing to issue a ministerial regulation to waive taxes on cars designed for the elderly or people with disabilities, down from the current rate of 25-40%.
B2tn cross-border trade targeted by 2027
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is targeting 2 trillion baht in cross-border trade by 2027, following a 10.4% increase in exports via the Sadao checkpoint in the first half of this year.
Border and transit trade rise 3.6% in first half to B912bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2024
» Border and transit trade in the first half of this year tallied 912 billion baht, up 3.6%, according to the Foreign Trade Department.