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All eyes on the poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand's political scene has regained momentum over the past week after the Election Commission announced Feb 8 as the date for the next general election, with several factions hopeful they can shape the country's future through a new government.
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/05/2025
» Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
EEC Office upbeat on rail agreement
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/10/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is confident the Charoen Pokphand (CP)-led consortium will not delay a public-private partnership agreement of the 224.5-billion-baht high-speed railway, linking three airports, from the extended deadline of Oct 25.
Addition to price control list to spur sales
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/03/2025
» Businesses expect the addition of air purifiers to the price control list will benefit consumers and anticipate increased demand based on air pollution levels.
Fetco eyes interest rate cuts for rebound
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/03/2024
» The likelihood of interest rate cuts in the second half would support the rebound of the Thai economy, now facing challenges as many economies are showing signs of slowdown, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Tanachira banking on health, wellness
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/03/2024
» Tanachira Retail Corporation Co, an importer and distributor of lifestyle fashion brands, wants to expand into the health and wellness sector because of an increase in health-conscious consumers and a rebound in tourism.
Haadthip to launch range of alcoholic drinks in Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/03/2024
» Haadthip Plc plans to manufacture alcoholic beverages in Thailand, encouraged by the tourism boom in the southern region.
Lotus's keen on fast delivery option
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/03/2024
» Lotus's wants to strengthen its online business to become Thailand's first retailer offering fast delivery, within 1-3 hours, aiming to increase its online revenue by 30% by year-end.
McDonald's eyes 15% growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/03/2024
» McDonald's believes the quick-service restaurant (QSR) business is still growing and plans to invest over 600 million baht on marketing, with the aim of achieving over 15% growth in 2024.
CPN rolls out B121bn for store investment
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/03/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the operator of Central shopping centres, plans to invest 121 billion baht over five years for store renovation and to open two new projects as customer purchasing power increases and foreign tourist arrivals grow.