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Electricity prices likely to dip early next year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/12/2025
» Electricity prices are set to become slightly cheaper early next year as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to reduce the power tariff by 0.06 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) to 3.88 baht a unit, thanks to a projection of lower gas prices.
Call for more help for flooding victims
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) has called on the government to introduce additional measures to restore businesses and households in flood-hit southern provinces, warning that existing financial relief alone will not be sufficient.
Ad spending flat in 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/12/2025
» Marketers are unlikely to increase their budgets next year, according to a survey by the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT).
Stecon keen to capture data centre frenzy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/12/2025
» SET-listed contractor Stecon Group is capitalising on strong growth in the data centre sector, expanding via investments, construction, water management and renewable energy.
Economy to escape major hit from floods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2025
» Deadly flooding in the South has had a limited impact on the national economy, with the Bank of Thailand estimating it will reduce national GDP growth by no more than 0.2%.
Japanese firms pledge to maintain pickup capacity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Japanese automakers Isuzu and Toyota have vowed to maintain pickup manufacturing capacity in Thailand and continue purchasing auto parts, despite a sharp decline in domestic sales, aiming to shield parts suppliers from financial strain.
BoT to ease baht pressure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has proposed the Finance Ministry raise the limit for foreign income repatriation to Thailand, aiming to ease pressure on the baht.
Agency preps plan for the silver economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2025
» The government planning unit is crafting a comprehensive strategy for the "silver economy", a market valued at 2.45 trillion baht and projected to grow significantly as the nation transitions to an aged society.
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/12/2025
» Phuket tourism operators anticipate this high season running through the first quarter of 2026 will deliver the strongest performance in five years, driven by increased tourist spending, longer stays and the introduction of new long-haul flights to southern Thailand.
Nok Air to expand after red flag lifted
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/12/2025
» Nok Air expects to fix the red flag issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) within this year, expanding international flights and adding frequencies to domestic routes, with a goal to exit the rehabilitation plan by 2028.