Thai casino bill scrutiny concluded
Despite amendments to the Entertainment Complex bill, new technical provisions have been introduced, such as limiting casino space to 10% of an entertainment venue, according to Atavit Suwanpakdee, chairman of…
Thailand Advances Medical and Wellness Tourism to Boost Economy
Health authorities are fully backing the government’s initiative to promote medical and wellness tourism, a sector expected to play a key role in driving economic growth. Medical and wellness tourism…
Thai Banks Report 1.2% Increase in Loan Growth
The Thai banking sector has recorded modest loan growth in the initial four months of the current year, largely influenced by stricter loan standards in the backdrop of a sluggish…
Businesses engulfed in flames
Cannabis advocacy groups have set a deadline for the government to justify its plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic. The Public Health Ministry must back its decision to fully…
Delta Electronics lays out investment plan
Delta Electronics (Thailand), the leading electronics company in the country based on market capitalisation, is gearing up to invest an amount ranging from US$500 million to $1 billion to enhance…
The battle of the convenience stores in Thailand
Thailand stands out as a prominent and rapidly expanding convenience store market in Southeast Asia, boasting a network of over 20,000 stores countrywide. Key Highlights: 7-Eleven holds a dominant position…
The TCG (Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation) sets 115.6 Billion baht loan guarantee target
The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has increased its loan guarantee target to 115.6 billion baht for this year, up from 95 billion last year. This includes commercial products worth…
Baht takes a dip on USD inflation figures
The baht experienced a drop below 36 against the US dollar on Wednesday and is anticipated to further depreciate due to higher than expected US inflation. This has led the…
Google tops the list as most desirable employer in Thailand
WorkVenture recently unveiled its “Top 50 Companies in Thailand 2024” list, with Google retaining its position as the most desirable employer for the sixth consecutive year. The survey conducted by…
Thailand consumer outlook for 2024
According to our analysis, consumer spending in Thailand is expected to grow by 4.8% in 2024. This positive outlook is based on the recovery of the wider Thai economy and…