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Thailand hurries B480bn in stalled projects to spur growth
Bloomberg, Published on 24/11/2025
» The government is betting that speeding up 480 billion baht in stalled investment projects will help support economic momentum as it races to compete with regional peers for foreign capital.
Thailand eyes tougher gold-trade rules after baht swings
Bloomberg, Published on 24/11/2025
» Thailand’s central bank plans to tighten reporting rules for gold transactions after rising bullion flows contributed to swings in the baht, prompting policymakers to seek better visibility into the market.
Why Leading Enterprises Choose Hong Kong for Expansion
Published on 24/11/2025
» For enterprises with global ambition, choosing the right base of operations is strategic decision. Positioned at the heart of Asia’s financial and innovation network, Hong Kong offers a powerful launchpad for enterprises seeking to expand beyond borders. Driving this momentum is the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), a dedicated government office that has already attracted over 100 leading enterprises from all around the world. These span sectors including life and health technology, AI and data science, fintech, advanced manufacturing, new energy, and cultural and creative technology.
Phuket tourism ramps up sustainability drive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» The pandemic served as a catalyst for tourism operators to re-evaluate their sustainability strategies and implement new initiatives aimed at preserving natural resources and attractions, many of which showed signs of recovery due to periods of reduced tourist activity.
SEC launches crackdown on laundering, scammers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up enforcement and expanding proactive safeguards to ensure Thailand's capital market and digital asset ecosystem do not become channels for money laundering or technology-driven crimes.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
Suspect arrested for scamming Thai student
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2025
» Police have arrested a Chinese national linked to a scam syndicate that coerced a 19-year-old student into handing over nearly 10 million baht in cash and valuables from his mother's safe.
Scam bases drawn to economic zones
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» Chiang Mai: Economic zones in the East have the potential to be a hub for money laundering, says a study from a Chiang Mai University academic who found ease-of-doing-business rules, introduced to attract foreign investment, could turn into a legal loophole.
BoT hot on 'grey' money trail
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is asking banks to report suspicious transactions relating to grey money to it directly, as the bank expands its role in monitoring illegal activities.
Grasping the VAT nettle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/11/2025
» The proposal to raise value-added tax from 7% to 8.5% in 2028, and to 10% in 2030, by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas is a display of political courage rarely seen in a political landscape where politicians are quick to spend money in the name of "economic stimulus" but stay mum when asked how to finance the schemes.