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News Thailand: Thailand Ups Long-term LNG Imports Due to Coal Plant Delays

Published on: Tuesday 22 November 2016
Thailand Ups Long-term LNG Imports Due to Coal Plant Delays
News source: https://www.marinelink.com/news/thailand-longterm-imports418699

Thailand is increasing its planned long-term imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet rising demand after delays to the construction of coal-fired power plants, a senior official at energy ...

News Thailand: Thailand aims to cut drug imports and lead global wellness industry

Published on: Monday 06 July 2026
Thailand aims to cut drug imports and lead global wellness industry
News source: https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-aims-to-cut-drug-imports-and-lead-global-wellness-industry-556622

Thailand is advancing its public health agenda for 2026-2030 with a strong focus on strengthening the country’s pharmaceutical security through the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), ...

News Thailand: Thai rice farmers leave fields idle amid deepening rural crisis

Published on: Thursday 19 March 2026
Thai rice farmers leave fields idle amid deepening rural crisis
News source: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/07/11/kfhq-j11.html

Farmers are being hit from all sides: sharply higher costs for fuel, fertiliser, irrigation, harvesting and transport, and falling rice prices caused by global oversupply and cheaper competitors.

News Thailand: J&T Express Joins “Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits” to Support Thai Farmers and Connect Quality Fruits with Consumers Nationwide

Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026
J&T Express Joins “Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits” to Support Thai Farmers and Connect Quality Fruits with Consumers Nationwide
News source: https://www.thaipr.net/en/logistics_en/3740646

J&T Express Thailand, a leading global logistics and express delivery service provider, participated in the “Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits” event under the theme “Fresh From Farm: The Wonders ...

News Thailand: Suchart Jaovisidha, Thailand’s finance minister: The trials of a robust performer

Published on: Saturday 31 May 2003
Suchart Jaovisidha, Thailand’s finance minister: The trials of a robust performer
News source: https://www.euromoney.com/article/27bjsstsqxhkmh19emnqc/suchart-jaovisidha-thailands-finance-minister-the-trials-of-a-robust-performer/

IT’S JUST OVER a month since Thailand’s three-month anti-drug crusade came to an end. If success is judged by body count, the campaign gets a grade A. By April 30, 2,274 people had been killed as a ...

News Thailand: Thailand’s 50 Richest 2026: Stock Rally Drives Combined Wealth Up 10% To $187 Billion

Published on: Wednesday 08 July 2026
Thailand’s 50 Richest 2026: Stock Rally Drives Combined Wealth Up 10% To $187 Billion
News source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/phisanuphromchanya/2026/07/08/thailands-50-richest-2026-stock-rally-drives-combined-wealth-up-10-to-187-billion/

The country’s three richest hold on to their ranks and a total of 33 tycoons get richer as economic growth remains consistent on uptick in exports and domestic consumption.

News Thailand: Huawei Cloud Strengthens Thailand's Insurance Industry with Next-Generation Digital Technologies

Published on: Saturday 18 April 2026
Huawei Cloud Strengthens Thailand's Insurance Industry with Next-Generation Digital Technologies
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/huawei-cloud-strengthens-thailands-insurance-020000483.html

Huawei Cloud Thailand in collaboration with The Thai Life Assurance Association, hosted an executive forum bringing together more than 30 senior executives and technology leaders from leading insurance companies. The initiative reflects Huawei Cloud's commitment to strengthening its role as a strategic partner in advancing Thailand's digital and AI-driven economy, supporting insurance companies in accelerating secure, flexible, and scalable digital transformation through cloud-native infrastruct

News Thailand: SCBLIFE sees Thailand’s insurance sector boom

Published on: Friday 30 October 2015
SCBLIFE sees Thailand’s insurance sector boom
News source: https://www.worldfinance.com/wealth-management/scblife-sees-thailands-insurance-sector-boom

Thailand’s insurance industry is undergoing an overhaul thanks to rapidly changing customer demands, as well as new trends in sales and digitisation. As a result of changing demographics in the ...

News Thailand: Grasping Thailand’s Northern Border Conundrum

Published on: Sunday 29 December 2024
Grasping Thailand’s Northern Border Conundrum
News source: https://thediplomat.com/2024/12/grasping-thailands-northern-border-conundrum/

For Thailand, the road to 2025 has been frustratingly bumpy. In addition to the gloomy economic outlook, the accumulation of border tensions on land and at sea has prompted a growing chorus of public ...

News Thailand: Thailand faces grim employment prospects

Published on: Sunday 16 March 2025
Thailand faces grim employment prospects
News source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2981451/thailand-faces-grim-employment-prospects

Thailand's employment prospects are negative as there are clearer signs of a shrinking workforce, evidenced by fewer insured workers under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, which covers more than 10 million people, according to the Federation of Thai SMEs.

News Thailand: Thai stock market emerges as hidden haven for Chinese capital as other routes close

Published on: Tuesday 02 June 2026
Thai stock market emerges as hidden haven for Chinese capital as other routes close
News source: https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/thai-stock-market-emerges-as-hidden-haven-for-chinese-capital-as-other-routes-close-552033

In late May 2026, a strange movement in the Stock Market of Thailand has caught the attention of financial legal experts and market analysts. A massive volume of Chinese capital is flowing heavily ...

News Thailand: Moody's upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions

Published on: Thursday 23 April 2026
Moody's upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
News source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3243025/moodys-upgrades-ratings-for-7-financial-institutions

Moody's Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand's sovereign outlook.

News Thailand: Thai banks are leading financial backers of Burma's military, UN expert says

Published on: Thursday 27 June 2024
Thai banks are leading financial backers of Burma's military, UN expert says
News source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/thai-banks-top-suppliers-financial-services-burmas-military-un-expert-says

Thai banks have become key providers of international financial services for Burma’s military, according to a U.N. expert. A recent report shows the junta continues to procure arms by shifting ...

News Thailand: Chinese investors are spending billions on Thai property despite a turbulent political scene

Published on: Sunday 10 February 2019
Chinese investors are spending billions on Thai property despite a turbulent political scene
News source: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/thailand-property-chinese-buying-interest-has-surged-in-recent-years.html

Thailand's popularity among Chinese property investors has soared despite a 2014 military coup and uncertainty about upcoming elections. According to recent data from online Chinese real estate portal ...

News Thailand: A treasure trove of Thailand real estate: Unveiling profitable investment opportunities

Published on: Monday 13 January 2025
A treasure trove of Thailand real estate: Unveiling profitable investment opportunities
News source: https://londonlovesbusiness.com/a-treasure-trove-of-thailand-real-estate-unveiling-profitable-investment-opportunities/

Thailand's real estate sector features high condominium returns in Bangkok and Phuket, low pricing, Elite Visa investment incentives, and luxury mansions' popularity and rising value.

News Thailand: Thailand To Lower Taxes And Increase US Imports

Published on: Monday 07 April 2025
Thailand To Lower Taxes And Increase US Imports
News source: https://ijr.com/thailand-to-lower-taxes-and-increase-us-imports/

Thailand’s finance minister has announced there will be an increase of U.S. imports into the Southeast Asian nation, as well as the implementation of lower taxes on American goods. According to ...

News Thailand: Thai tax filing 2026: What expats should clarify before the April 8 deadline

Published on: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Thai tax filing 2026: What expats should clarify before the April 8 deadline
News source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3210459/thai-tax-filing-2026-what-expats-should-clarify-before-the-april-8-deadline

Thailand’s personal income tax filing deadline is April 8, and many expats remain uncertain about whether they must submit a return this year.

News Thailand: Thailand’s Apisak tells foreign banks they can’t compete

Published on: Monday 05 October 2015
Thailand’s Apisak tells foreign banks they can’t compete
News source: https://www.euromoney.com/article/27bjsstsqxhkmh0wsdk2g/banking/thailands-apisak-tells-foreign-banks-they-cant-compete/

Thailand’s increasingly erratic military junta is desperate to kickstart the moribund Thai economy and wants the world to know that it’s open for business. But if you’re a foreign bank, think again, ...