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Khon La Khreung Plus Phase 2 halted due to legal constraints, says Ekniti
Khon La Khreung Plus Phase 2 halted due to legal constraints, says Ekniti
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
The Khon La Khreung Plus Phase 2 scheme cannot proceed due to legal constraints under the caretaker government. A new government must review and move forward with the project.Liberator unveils new vision to unlock Thai investors’ potential for 2026
Liberator unveils new vision to unlock Thai investors’ potential for 2026
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Liberator’s new vision "Liberate You" aims to unlock Thai investors’ potential by 2026 with innovative tools and a technology-driven platformGovernment to impose VAT and customs duties on imports from January 2026
Government to impose VAT and customs duties on imports from January 2026
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
From January 1, 2026, the government will impose VAT and customs duties on all imported goods valued from 1 baht upwards, ensuring fair competition for Thai small businesses without adding extra burdens for online shoppers.Plan B denies fresh claims over BMTA ad concession, says old cases settled with 21 court wins
Plan B denies fresh claims over BMTA ad concession, says old cases settled with 21 court wins
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
Plan B Media says complaints over its Bangkok bus ad concession stem from a 20-year-old dispute already resolved in court, with all 21 cases won or dismissed.Thai bond market faces Q4 2025 test as high-yield redemptions and rollovers rise
Thai bond market faces Q4 2025 test as high-yield redemptions and rollovers rise
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
ThaiBMA warns of rising risk in high-yield bonds as Q4 2025 redemptions reach 218.8bn baht, with more issuers seeking extensions amid a sluggish economy.Ekniti tells state firms to step up imports as baht hits near four-year high
Ekniti tells state firms to step up imports as baht hits near four-year high
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
Ekniti Nitithanprapas urges state firms to speed up imports and weigh foreign-debt repayment as the baht nears a four-year high.BoT tightens checks on gold traders’ FX forwards to curb baht volatility
BoT tightens checks on gold traders’ FX forwards to curb baht volatility
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
The Bank of Thailand has tightened scrutiny of gold traders’ FX forward deals, requiring proof of genuine exports and faster supporting documentsBOI says House dissolution won’t dent investor confidence, pushes ahead with 170 billion baht Thailand FastPass
BOI says House dissolution won’t dent investor confidence, pushes ahead with 170 billion baht Thailand FastPass
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
BOI secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi insists political changes will not disrupt investment promotion, as the board moves ahead with 16 pilot Thailand FastPass projects worth 170 billion baht, alongside major Upskill & Reskill and Business Transformation schemes.