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SHOCKING: Aat pisanwanich - What They Never Told You

Thailand declares public holiday as Bangkok races to drain floodwaters

Prime minister faces jeers from angry crowd as floods affect more than 545,000 people across 25 provinces

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Why missing links are the smarter choice

Academics support the development of "missing links" in the country's transport network, as these projects can deliver quick results and clearly address economic needs.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Business sector welcomes Iran pact

Businesses and economists took a deep breath after the US and Iran signed off on a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lifting optimism as oil prices fell, which could ease inflation and support potential economic growth.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

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Economic restructure proposed

While economists and industry leaders say the proposals by executives to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on May 15 are practical and should be implemented, they noted more needs to be done by the government to ensure sustainable growth, calling for structural reform focusing on improving small business competitiveness.

Bangkok Post · May 24

Thailand, where Buddhism reigns, challenges Malaysia for Asia’s halal crown

Bangkok recently unveiled a four-year plan to capitalise on the growing market for Muslim-friendly food and products.

Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2024

Trade takes another hit

The value of Thai exports dipped for an eighth consecutive month in May, falling by 4.6% to US$24.3 billion, contributing to an overall decline of 5.1% to $116 billion in the first five months of this year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023

Substance sorely lacking in party policies

The election campaigns of political parties should focus on improving the country's competitiveness with effective short- and long-term economic policies rather than populist sops or market intervention that could mar the economy and add fiscal burden, says business leaders.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

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Exports hit by slowing demand in Q4

Thai exports are forecast to grow by 6-6.5% in 2022, missing the target estimate of 7-8%, as global demand slowed in the final quarter, says the national shipping trade group.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

Thailand's chance to shine

Thailand is scheduled to host the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit later this week.

Bangkok Post · Nov 13, 2022

Gambling with Thailand's future

Whether you support it or not, betting and gambling dens have been commonplace in much of Thailand for a long time, despite authorities' attempts to stamp it out.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12, 2022

Outlook for durian exports remains bright

Thailand's durian export prospects remain promising, with export value expected to top 200 billion baht this year, outpacing other key cash crops such as rice, rubber and tapioca.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2022

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