Central Bank Warns of Rising Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of Thailand expects that recent US military operations in Venezuela will amplify global uncertainty across military, trade and financial sectors this year and into next. At the central…
LINE MAN Wongnai Supports Businesses Affected by Flooding
Photo Credit: Line Man Food delivery platform LINE MAN Wongnai is working closely with local communities to help food merchants in Hat Yai resume operations following the recent severe flooding.…
Court Ruling on Pilot Training Fees Sets Legal Precedent
Photo Credit: NOK Air More than a dozen student pilots have won a lawsuit against Nok Air over additional training fees imposed outside the terms of their co-pilot employment contracts,…
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…
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…
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…
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…