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Strong baht seen as economic threat
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/12/2025
» The baht is excessively strong, appreciating beyond what Thailand’s economic structure can handle, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
China remains highest-spending arrivals market
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/12/2025
» Despite the Chinese market contributing only 14% of tourism arrivals, their spending remained the highest and helped distribute income more widely, while the tourism sector is urged to adapt to challenges expected to persist into next year.
Thailand Equestrian Ready for SEA Games After Landmark Success at FEI Asian Championships Pattaya
Published on 15/12/2025
» The FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025 concluded with outstanding success, further establishing Thailand as one of Asia’s leading equestrian centres. Held at B.Grimm Country Club, also known as Thai Polo & Equestrian Club Pattaya, and supported by B.Grimm together with official partners, the Championships brought together top riders from 13 nations across five major FEI disciplines: Dressage, Para-Dressage, Eventing, Endurance and Jumping.
Thai baht at 4-year high ahead of rate decision
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/12/2025
» The baht has climbed to its highest rate against the US dollar in more than four years, heaping pressure on the central bank to stem the rally ahead of its policy decision this week.
Thailand retools for a tougher global economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/12/2025
» Well ahead of the scheduled end of the administration’s four-month term, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament on Dec 11 amid concerns over several outstanding issues, including the Thai–Cambodian border conflict and the relief measures needed to assist flood-affected communities in the South.
How to protect your finances and fight fraud
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2025
» If you are an avid online shopper who regularly joins flash sales and loves snapping up discounted items, you need to be extra careful before making any transfers. Even if you made it through the 12.12 sales smoothly, it is important to stay alert during the upcoming 1.1 promotions and beyond. Fraudsters posing as online merchants remain widespread.
Nation urged to play to its strengths
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand must recalibrate its strategic positioning to remain competitive in the evolving global landscape, concentrating only on sectors where it offers true strengths, rather than spreading its efforts across many industries as in the past through the 10-cluster policy, according to an economics analyst.
True Digital, VNPT Partner to Build Vietnam’s AI Homes
Published on 15/12/2025
» True Digital Group brings its leadership of digital home platform-TrueX to join forces with Vietnam’s telecommunications infrastructure leader VNPT Technology together with T3 Technology, a leading AIoT integrator, to drive AI and smart-home solutions in Vietnam. The collaboration spans the design and development of an AI home platform, AI-enabled devices, and innovative business models.