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Housing debt crisis tops 232B baht, signals repayment strain
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Rising mortgage debt restructuring signals mounting financial stress, as Thai households struggle to keep homes amid fragile recovery and high costs.
Thailand, Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by year-end
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Thailand and Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by end of 2025, aiming to boost trade ties and expand export opportunities between the two nations.
Finance Ministry targets revenue boost through major tax reform
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Thailand’s Finance Ministry plans major tax reform by fiscal 2025 to boost revenue by 800 billion baht, aiming to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to 18% .
Thais are heavily hooked on gaming: We Are Social
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025
Thais rank 3rd globally for gaming obsession, says We Are Social. Gaming and virtual worlds are the future of marketing and the key to capturing Gen Z. To win, brands must tap into Gen Z subcultures and digital communities.
Thai ice cream exports surge, leading Asia and climbing global ranks
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025
Thai ice cream is booming—No.1 in Asia, No. 4 globally. Exports averaged $106M annually over 5 years, up 11%, driven largely by FTA benefits boosting market access.
Vietnam's agri exports gain ground on Thailand: Thai entrepreneurs
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025
Business leaders warn Vietnam’s rapid rise, backed by strong government support, could soon surpass Thailand across multiple sectors
Most Thais concerned about economic crisis amid limited savings: survey
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025
Most Thais are worried about the economy, with nearly half saying their savings wouldn’t last a month without income, Suan Dusit Poll reveals.
Event industry crisis 2025: worst liquidity crunch in a decade
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025
Thailand’s event industry faces its worst liquidity crisis in a decade, with sharp declines in government and private sector projects amid mounting economic pressures.