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TAT targets luxury and wellness tourism
Read more: TAT targets luxury and wellness tourismThai tourism authorities will no longer promote cheap tour packages to compete with neighbouring countries, instead focusing on high-potential segments such as health and wellness, luxury travel and sustainable tourism, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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Listed banks’ interest income expected to slip
Read more: Listed banks’ interest income expected to slipThe net interest income (NII) of listed banks is expected to decline significantly in the third quarter of this year, weighed down by the Bank of Thailand’s policy rate cuts totalling one percentage point over the past 12 months.
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Jailhouse rock: Sek Loso to perform with inmate band
Read more: Jailhouse rock: Sek Loso to perform with inmate bandThai rocker Sek Loso will perform outside prison for the first time since he began serving his sentence, at an event being held by the Department of Corrections this week.
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Thai central bank governor nomination to be proposed to cabinet next week, finance minister says
Read more: Thai central bank governor nomination to be proposed to cabinet next week, finance minister saysA candidate for Thailand’s next central bank chief will be proposed to cabinet next week, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said, adding there was no time to make the proposal during Tuesday’s meeting.
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Pundits see SMEs facing tough times
Read more: Pundits see SMEs facing tough timesSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to face increased challenges due to renegotiations concerning the US’s reciprocal tariffs, potentially resulting in further closures, according to two research houses.
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Thai minister to propose Vitai as next central bank chief, sources and Thai media say
Read more: Thai minister to propose Vitai as next central bank chief, sources and Thai media sayFinance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will on Tuesday propose to cabinet state-owned bank head Vitai Ratanakorn as the next central bank chief, according to two government sources and two Thai media outlets.
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Tourism body estimates revenue to miss B3tn target
Read more: Tourism body estimates revenue to miss B3tn targetThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that tourism revenue this year will reach 2.87 trillion baht, a shortfall from the 3-trillion-baht target due to the sluggish Chinese market and global uncertainties, but it still anticipates 7% growth to 3 trillion baht in 2026.
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Thailand tightens e-commerce control
Read more: Thailand tightens e-commerce controlGovernment agencies have further tightened oversight of digital platforms and products available via online channels to ensure consumer benefit and prevent sales of subpar products.
