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7 Eleven owner in Japan rejects $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian owner of Circle K stores

7 Eleven owner in Japan rejects $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian owner of Circle K stores

September 6, 2024

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7-Eleven’s Japanese owner rejects a $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian Circle K operator Couche-Tard. CP Group, Thailand’s 7-Eleven franchise owner, closely watches the deal.… Read More ›

Anti woke decisions in US boardrooms may signal a shift in grassroots America. Certainly a gender gap has opened

Anti woke decisions in US boardrooms may signal a shift in grassroots America. Certainly a gender gap has opened

September 5, 2024

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Corporate America’s anti-woke shift signals a change in grassroots sentiment. As the U.S. presidential debate approaches, Thailand-based expats are watching closely. At the same time,… Read More ›

Sea change in US markets sees baht rise sharply. Ailing Thai economy still ekes out tepid growth of 2.5-2.6%

Sea change in US markets sees baht rise sharply. Ailing Thai economy still ekes out tepid growth of 2.5-2.6%

September 1, 2024

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Ung Ing takes charge as business leaders are buoyed by the retention of Pichai Chunhavajira and his team. All eyes will be on the new… Read More ›

Thailand’s political instability is still at play.  Country plagued by the same old divisions for twenty years

Thailand’s political instability is still at play. Country plagued by the same old divisions for twenty years

August 28, 2024

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Thailand’s political turmoil deepens as old rivalries resurface. Pheu Thai expels Palang Pracharat, as the new government slowly forms amid ongoing fears of instability and… Read More ›

Thaksin blames Pheu Thai’s loss in 2023 General Election on Ung Ing’s need to take maternity leave before the poll 

Thaksin blames Pheu Thai’s loss in 2023 General Election on Ung Ing’s need to take maternity leave before the poll 

August 23, 2024

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Thaksin blames Pheu Thai’s 2023 election loss on daughter Ung Ing’s maternity leave. Speaking in Bangkok after his prison release, he dismissed backroom deal rumours,… Read More ›

Digital Wallet budget to be used for direct cash stimulus. New government plans to adjust policy in statement

Digital Wallet budget to be used for direct cash stimulus. New government plans to adjust policy in statement

August 21, 2024

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The government may transform the Digital Wallet scheme into a direct cash giveaway, as economic stimulus is urgently needed. Funding has been reserved in the… Read More ›

Ung Ing takes charge as business leaders focus on who will be Finance Minister and economic policy

Ung Ing takes charge as business leaders focus on who will be Finance Minister and economic policy

August 19, 2024

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new Prime Minister, begins cabinet talks while briefing herself into the role. All eyes are on her choice as Finance Minister and… Read More ›

Big policy and cabinet changes as Ung Ing readies to take the helm. Digital Wallet to be scrapped entirely

Big policy and cabinet changes as Ung Ing readies to take the helm. Digital Wallet to be scrapped entirely

August 17, 2024

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Major cabinet changes loom as Paetongtarn Shinawatra takes power. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira and Defence Minister Sutin Klangsaeng are reportedly out. Digital Wallet scheme to… Read More ›

China has become a bad news story for business investors who are shifting to ASEAN bloc countries

China has become a bad news story for business investors who are shifting to ASEAN bloc countries

August 14, 2024

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China’s economic woes drive investors to ASEAN bloc countries, with Thailand struggling at under 3% growth until 2034. As Foreign Direct Investment shifts away from… Read More ›

Chance discovery by the Highway patrol reveals the threat posed by unlicensed Chinese factories in Thailand

Chance discovery by the Highway patrol reveals the threat posed by unlicensed Chinese factories in Thailand

August 13, 2024

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Highway Patrol uncovers unlicensed Chinese-owned factories smuggling hazardous materials, fueling fears of Thailand becoming a dumping ground for toxic waste since China’s 2017 ban on… Read More ›

Most business executives see GDP growth of less than 2% in 2024 as ministers meet without the PM

Most business executives see GDP growth of less than 2% in 2024 as ministers meet without the PM

August 11, 2024

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Business leaders warn of economic turmoil as Thai ministers meet without the PM amid concerns over political instability and a Chinese import surge. Fears of… Read More ›

Launch of the People’s Party with ‘Teng’ or Nattapong Ruangpanyawut as its new leader not Sirikanya Tansakul

Launch of the People’s Party with ‘Teng’ or Nattapong Ruangpanyawut as its new leader not Sirikanya Tansakul

August 9, 2024

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Nattapong Ruangpanyawut named leader of the People’s Party in a shock move, sidelining Sirikanya Tansakul. Party rebrands from obscure Thinkhakhao Chaowilai Party, adopts a new… Read More ›

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

August 8, 2024

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Thailand faces worsening economic and political turmoil. The Constitutional Court’s dissolution of the Move Forward Party and the potential removal of PM Srettha Thavisin could… Read More ›

Inward immigration may ultimately be the only thing that can halt Thailand’s fated economic decline

Inward immigration may ultimately be the only thing that can halt Thailand’s fated economic decline

August 4, 2024

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Thailand’s Economy could be set for a fall in GDP, not just low growth. Population Crisis threatens GDP as Digital Wallet Scheme is launched. A… Read More ›

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

Pheu Thai MP warns lying critics of the Digital Wallet they may face prosecution after a fairly good start

August 2, 2024

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Pheu Thai MP warns critics of Digital Wallet may face prosecution if they are spreading false information. Successful start with 18.8M users registered on the… Read More ›

Business wants the government to get tougher with China as dumping expands, wiping out Thai firms

Business wants the government to get tougher with China as dumping expands, wiping out Thai firms

August 1, 2024

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Thai businesses are urging tougher action against China as dumping expands and firms are wiped out. FTI Vice Chairman warns of e-commerce giant Temu and… Read More ›

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

July 29, 2024

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Apple’s lampoonish vision of Thailand generates backlash among offended Bangkok commentators. The smartphone maker’s ad ruffles feathers in Bangkok, hitting too close to the bone… Read More ›

Thailand’s July 15th visa revolution offers radical benefits for travellers to and from the Kingdom, more to come

Thailand’s July 15th visa revolution offers radical benefits for travellers to and from the Kingdom, more to come

July 29, 2024

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Thailand’s July 15th visa changes offer so much for travellers in and out of the country. Not so much for traditional long-term visa holders. New… Read More ›

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

Thailand changes tack as EV revolution turns into a damp squib with warehouses full of unsold cars

July 27, 2024

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Thailand shifts focus from EVs to hybrids after unsold cars pile up. New tariff-free package for hybrid cars announced, requiring a ฿3 billion investment from… Read More ›

Finance Ministry talks up 2024 GDP prospects with a fall in exports for June and slashed car output

Finance Ministry talks up 2024 GDP prospects with a fall in exports for June and slashed car output

July 26, 2024

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Finance Ministry talks up projected GDP figure for 2024 as exports fall and car production dips. Tourism and debt concerns persist as the government battles… Read More ›

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