Household Debt Limits Bank Growth
Thailand’s high household debt, at 86.8% of GDP in Q2 2025, will continue to constrain banking sector growth in 2026, despite banks aiming for positive loan expansion to bolster the…
BoT Committee Predicts Conservative Growth Outlook
The Bank of Thailand anticipates that Thailand’s GDP growth for this year and the next will fall short of its potential, influenced by both cyclical and structural challenges. In the…
NIKKEI: Vietnam Set to Surpass Thailand’s Economy This Year Amid Rapid Growth
Photo Credit: Eye on Asia According to Nikkei Asia, Vietnam is on track to surpass Thailand’s economy as early as this year, driven by a significant government-led infrastructure expansion. While…
Oil markets remain unchanged despite US military action in Caracas
Global crude oil markets showed little immediate response following the US military operation in Venezuela on January 3, which aimed to detain President Nicolás Maduro, according to the Thai Energy…
Regulation Crackdown on Cannabis Shops
The Ministry of Public Health is advancing its efforts to establish a new ministerial regulation on cannabis before the incoming government takes office. The draft regulation is currently under review…
UK Implements Ban on Junk Food Advertisements During Daytime TV and Online Platforms
Starting Monday, new regulations will be implemented across Britain, banning advertisements for so-called junk foods during daytime television and online platforms. The government describes this as a “world-leading initiative” aimed…
Social Security Contributions “Section 33 – Section 39 – Section 40” for January 2026, how much should be paid?
Social Security Contributions for January 2026: Updates for Section 33, Section 39, and Section 40 In accordance with the Cabinet’s resolution effective today (January 1, 2026), social security contributions have…
Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leader With a Fate Worse Than Maduro’s
Source and Credit: https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/01/trump-venezuela-maduro-delcy-rodriguez/685497/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPIB9NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIxzbW9YyIQ7Ny0bcPcEu_YTk1SCc8GDcRP41vVUKBzPdK7EzyXDGVMIqCbI_aem_2WVAv-3b5TYxDhTw1WbERA The president told The Atlantic that Delcy Rodríguez needs to comply with U.S. wishes—or else. In a telephone interview this morning, President Donald Trump issued a…
Prioritizing Foreign Investment
Photo Credit: Stock Photo The new government should focus not only on short-term measures like stimulus packages to revive the sluggish economy but also on long-term strategies aimed at boosting…
Exporters Encounter Another Challenging Year
Thailand’s exports in 2026 are expected to face volatility and challenges due to a global economic slowdown, high household debt, geopolitical uncertainties, and rising trade protectionism, according to the Thai…