Thai Household Debt Falls to Five-Year Low Amid Decline in New Loans
Thailand’s household debt dropped to its lowest level since early 2020, driven by stricter lending standards and government initiatives aimed at alleviating financial burdens for millions of borrowers. According to…
DoBD Praises B89 Billion Investment Allocation
Foreign investment in Thailand reached approximately 89 billion baht in the first five months of the year, with Japan leading the way with over 41 billion baht invested, according to…
China Threatens Retaliation Over U.S. Trade Deals
By Lawrence Davis As the United States prepares to end its 90-day suspension on Section 301 tariffs, China threatens retaliation over U.S. trade deals it says are being negotiated at…
Gulf Achieves Renewable Energy Target Five Years Ahead of Schedule
Gulf Development, a publicly listed company in Thailand and the country’s largest energy firm by market value, along with its telecom operations, has surpassed its renewable energy target five years…
Dusit Chief anticipates a 2025 rebound to meet investor expectations
SET-listed Dusit International has reassured investors of a more optimistic outlook for 2025, forecasting a revenue of 16 billion baht from transfers of Dusit Residences and a reduction in interest…
Thailand Implements Stricter Regulations on E-Commerce Activities
Thailand is set to enhance regulation of digital marketplaces by introducing new rules for certain platform types, aiming to strengthen consumer protection and promote responsible e-commerce, according to the Electronic…
Chinese Exports Surge in Southeast Asia Amid US Tariffs
According to Citigroup Inc., Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia are among the Asian nations experiencing the most significant increase in Chinese imports as US tariffs disrupt regional trade dynamics. The surge…
Likely Impact of Tariffs Expected in Q3
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat stated that the full effects of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Thailand’s economy are expected to be clearer in the third quarter. In the…
Calls for Action to Stop the Rise in Non-Performing Loans
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is calling for measures to enhance debt restructuring efforts to prevent special mention (SM) loans from escalating into non-performing loans (NPLs), following…
Krungsri Revises SET Index Target to 1,418
Krungsri Research has downgraded its year-end target for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to 1,418 points from the previous estimate of 1,660, reflecting a more cautious outlook on…