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Finance Minister pushes recovery plans for 4 state enterprises
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is overseeing the acceleration of recovery plans for four state enterprises and has set a deadline for their reports to be submitted by May.
Thailand’s Covid-19 supplies stable as DIT targets price gouging
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Thailand continues to have plenty of Covid-19 prevention supplies available at normal prices, the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) confirmed on Wednesday.
Thailand's Rural Heartlands to Embrace Digital Transformation with New 'Smart Living' Initiative
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Government agency Depa unveils project to elevate digital skills for 2,700 ndividuals, targeting a 170 million baht economic boost for communities and farmers
Thailand’s Pride Month celebrations set to boost economy and tourism
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Rainbow tourism is expected to boost Thailand’s economic growth in the second quarter of this year, particularly during Pride Month in June.
BOT warns trade war dampens investment as bank loans contract for third consecutive quarter
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Bank loans shrank for the third consecutive quarter in Q1 2025, continuing the decline that began in Q3 2024.
Aberdeen Sounds Alarm on US Stocks, Diversifies Global Equities as Trump Tariffs Loom
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Investment Director Blair Couper highlights uncertainty over upcoming US tariffs, forecasting potential 'stagflation' and advising a strategic pivot towards European and Asian markets
Robinhood and foodpanda announce strategic redirection agreement
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025
Thai food delivery platform Robinhood announced a strategic redirection agreement with foodpanda Thailand on Tuesday, which would further expand business opportunities.
Is Thai finance really “broke”? Here’s the answer
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025
The term "broke government" is frequently heard on social media, especially during the first quarter of each year when treasury funds tend to be lower than usual.