Thai authorities have successfully busted several Chinese e-payment firms for allegedly using Thai nominees to operate illegally and bypass local regulations. This crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit financial activities and ensure strict compliance with Thai business laws, particularly in the rapidly evolving digital payment lan
PTT Retains Top Spot in Thailand, Second in Southeast Asia on Fortune List
PTT Plc continues its impressive performance, securing its position as Thailand's top-ranked company and second in Southeast Asia on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list for the second consecutive year. This achievement underscores the state-owned energy conglomerate's strong leadership and commitment to balanced sustainability within the dynamic en
KPMG Highlights Strength of Thai Family Businesses in Global Report
The "Global Family Business Report 2025" by KPMG Private Enterprise and STEP Project Global Consortium has highlighted the resilience and evolving strategies of Thai family businesses. The report notes their increasing collaboration with private equity funds, aiming for enhanced capital, improved governance, and robust succession planning to ensure
US Tariff Threat Looms: Manufacturing Sector Braces for Downturn
Thailand's manufacturing sector is on high alert as the US is set to impose a significant 36% import tariff on Thai products, effective August 1, 2025. The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) warns of a sharp export contraction and potential mass layoffs. The tariff rate is notably higher than those for regional competito
Bank of Thailand Flags 4% Export Contraction in H2 2025 Due to US Tariffs
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has issued a stern warning, projecting a 4% contraction in Thai exports in the second half of 2025, primarily due to the impending US tariffs. This gloomy outlook, coupled with slower tourism, has led the BOT to cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.7%, below the country's potential. Deputy Governor Piti Disyatat emphasiz