Explainer

STARTING DATE: 10 Feb 2022

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TOTAL UPDATE: 57 STORIES

Background information and explanation for may complicated things.

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Airlines juggle demand as fares skyrocket

Global aviation has experienced a promising start to the year as travel restrictions have been lifted, allowing people to fly with fewer barriers.

04:16
Airlines juggle demand as fares skyrocket
23 Mar 2023

Trying to keep a lid on consumer debt

Thailand is stepping up its supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles to ensure consumer protection and deal with elevated household debt.

23 Mar 2023 10
Trying to keep a lid  on consumer debt
15 Mar 2023

Easing concerns about Silicon Valley collapse

Jitters about 3 US banks closing roil markets, but Thai authorities insist there is little local risk.

15 Mar 2023 13
Easing concerns about Silicon Valley collapse
8 Mar 2023

Step right up, hedge your currency bets

Baht volatility can make life more difficult for traders, with forex options recommended for some.

8 Mar 2023 5
Step right up, hedge your currency bets
1 Mar 2023

Demystifying sticky Thai goods prices

The local tally for items deemed essential is often controlled by government measures, market forces and unwritten agreements.

1 Mar 2023 5
Demystifying sticky Thai goods prices
22 Feb 2023

Striking a chord with Thai audiences

Local companies are eager to cash in on lucrative partnerships with popular K-pop performers.

22 Feb 2023 6
Striking a chord with Thai audiences
15 Feb 2023

Floating trade views amid balloon snafu

Some analysts believe there is an opportunity for Thailand to benefit as the US and China inch towards a 'tech war'.

15 Feb 2023 14
Floating trade views amid balloon snafu
8 Feb 2023

Carbon credit trading

Attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are not restricted to environmental and technological approaches, as economic instruments are meant to support campaigns against global warming.

8 Feb 2023 6
Carbon credit trading
1 Feb 2023

The lowdown on the high-end scheme

The Thailand Elite Card seems to generate more controversy than income for the country.

1 Feb 2023 52
The lowdown on the high-end scheme
25 Jan 2023

The struggle in harnessing power prices

While the Energy Regulatory Commission eased the planned hike of the power tariff for firms, there are limits to how much the group can do as it tries to balance rates and costs.

25 Jan 2023 3
The struggle in harnessing power prices