Purchase Today, Face Bankruptcy Later
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have rapidly gained popularity in Thailand, riding the wave of e-commerce growth and the attraction of flexible payment options allowing consumers to make purchases…
AI to Transform Thailand’s Economy in a Major Way
Photo Credit: Nutthawat Wichieanbut Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the economy more significantly than mobile technology and previous digital shifts, emerging as one of the most promising investment…
SEC Aims to Strengthen Oversight of Audit Firms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advancing toward broader regulatory and enforcement authority over audit firms, representing a significant move to enhance market oversight and safeguard investors. Currently, the…
Ministry Projects GDP Growth to Surpass 2.2%
Thailand’s economy is projected to grow this year beyond the earlier estimate of 2.2%, buoyed by the positive effects of the US reciprocal tariff, which has given the country a…
Gold Remains Strong as Crypto Expected to Rise, Event Hosts Say
At the Forbes Thailand Forum: The Next Tycoons 2025 held Tuesday, industry leaders discussed the enduring appeal of gold as a safe haven and the promising future of cryptocurrencies over…
Thailand’s July exports increase by 11%
Thailand’s exports increased by 11% year-on-year in July, marking the 13th consecutive month of growth, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy…
US Federal Reserve Chair Indicates Potential for Interest Rate Reduction
During his speech at the Federal Reserve’s annual conference, US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled the possibility of a rate cut at the September meeting but stopped short of…
Bank of Thailand: 50,000 Baht Transfer Limit Applies Only to Vulnerable Groups
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) swiftly addressed widespread public worries by clarifying that the proposed 50,000 baht daily transfer limit will not apply universally to all customers. The clarification came…
PTT Launches Major Restructuring to Generate 110 Billion Baht Cash
PTT’s restructuring aims to generate over 110 billion baht in cash flow, with targets of 38 billion in 2025 and 77 billion in 2026. The strategy focuses on strengthening core…
Thailand to Launch Crypto-to-Baht Sandbox to Boost Tourism
Thailand is launching the “TouristDigiPay” sandbox to help foreign tourists convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for spending, aiming to boost tourism by 10% and add over 175 billion baht to…