Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is overseas using his business connections in Thailand to open doors in an attempt to grow the economy. On Wednesday, he met with his Thai counterpart Prime Minister …
Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government has struggled to fund its massive “digital wallet” stimulus program.
Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government has struggled to fund its massive “digital wallet” stimulus program.
Luxon brings big business energy to Thailand
He made a rare move with the Thai leadership to get Kiwi businesses through the door.
Will Move Forward join Thailand’s graveyard of political parties?
BANGKOK — When Sitanan Sirisuwa voted for the first time at last May’s Thai general elections, she backed the policies of the youthful, reform-minded Move Forward Party. The party secured 151 seats, …
Clawed creature falls from tree and lands on scientist in Thailand. It’s a new species
Still, researchers returned to the island, the largest in Thailand, in 2023 and encountered three more of these lizards. They analyzed the animal’s DNA and quickly realized they’d discovered a new …
Sluggish economy slows Thailand’s soy crush
BANGKOK, THAILAND — A slow economic recovery will keep soybean crush in Thailand in 2023-24 and 2024-25 well below the five-year pre-pandemic average, according to a Global Agricultural Information …
Thailand Contemplates Protective Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amidst Surging Trade Deficit
The Thai government is considering imposing a VAT on Chinese goods priced less than 1,500 baht that are routed through Thailand’s free trade zones.
Over 20 local brands eye overseas expansion in Philippines
This year’s expo showcased over 700 brands, with international exhibitors from Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and the US …
Bank of Thailand ignores Srettha’s pressure to cut interest rate
BANGKOK — When Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin convened a meeting last week to discuss his flagship stimulus program, he called for the man who has become his primary economic adversary — …