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Massive quake is latest blow to Thai tourism hit by safety woes
Bloomberg, Published on 30/03/2025
» The deadly Myanmar earthquake is set to hurt foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand in the coming weeks, the latest blow to an industry already reeling from dwindling Chinese visitors worried about travel safety.
Pundits suggest country embrace artificial intelligence
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2025
» Thailand must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth, improve the quality of education and strengthen its core industrial sectors, according to an academic and tech pioneers.
TCP Group homes in on youth market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/03/2025
» The Thai energy drinks market is expected to grow this year, and TCP Group, the manufacturer and distributor of Red Bull, Krating Daeng and Ready, plans to drive growth of its premium product segment by targeting the younger generation.
Auto parts makers urged to seek new opportunities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/03/2025
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) is encouraging local auto parts makers to seek new business opportunities given the sluggish automotive industry, producing components for railway infrastructure development.
Group urges better funding of libraries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) has urged the government to enhance support for public libraries as a way to foster growth in the book industry.
Fuel consumption climbs 2.8% in January
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2025
» Fuel consumption in Thailand increased by 2.8% year-on-year in January in line with economic growth, driven by tourism and government stimulus measures, says Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business.
BOI okays B200bn of investments
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2025
» The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved four mega-investment projects worth 200 billion baht in total, ranging from the development of the Orange Line electric rail system to new data centre businesses.
Board of Investment approves B200bn of projects to expand Bangkok metro system, data-centre network
Bloomberg, Published on 17/03/2025
» Thailand approved investment applications worth a combined 200 billion baht, led by a Bangkok transit line and three data centers, giving a potential boost to the nation’s lackluster economic growth.
SET plunges back to pandemic-era levels
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 15/03/2025
» After dropping 4.8% in January, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index continued its decline in February, shedding another 8.4%. The trend remained this month, with the market now around 1,170 points, not far above its low for the year.
Winning combination
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/03/2025
» The way multinational companies look at developing a presence in particular markets can differ. At AXA, the second-largest European insurer in terms of revenue, it opts to partner with local banks in Southeast Asia to ensure success in a region it deems full of untapped potential.