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Initiative touts regional AI-driven commerce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» Regional e-commerce enabler aCommerce has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Ai-ssistance, Microsoft and the US government to advance AI-driven commerce in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.
People’s Party says cost-relief schemes too limited
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Sirikanya Tansakun, deputy leader of the People's Party (PP), opposes the proposed Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme, arguing it is ill-suited to economic conditions and calling on the government to prioritise easing the cost of living instead.
Salesforce sees rising shift towards agentic enterprises
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» Businesses are accelerating their transformation to "agentic enterprises" to drive stronger outcomes, enhance competitiveness and productivity, and deliver better customer experiences amid a volatile economic environment, according to artificial intelligence (AI)-based customer relationship management firm Salesforce.
When will the IMF ever learn?
Oped, Published on 16/04/2026
» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.
Oil shock risks wider chain reaction
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» There is no such thing as a free lunch. When global oil prices rise sharply, as they are doing now, someone must bear the cost. Some countries choose to absorb it through government support, as in Japan, while others pass the burden on to consumers, as in Thailand. Neither approach is inherently right or wrong; each carries different economic consequences. Policymakers must decide which set of outcomes is more acceptable and act accordingly.
Orban's fall seen as a populist turning point
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 16/04/2026
» Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sent a message congratulating Hungary's newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, for having evicted long-serving populist leader Viktor Orban (aka "The Viktator") from power. All the usual welcoming words, but Mr Tusk's message ended with two slightly mysterious words in Hungarian: "Ruszkik haza" -- Russians go home.
Jungle fun awaits at Mall Lifestore branches
Life, Published on 16/04/2026
» Children and families are invited to embark on an exciting new journey at "The Mall Lifestore Jungle Walk 2026: A Journey Into A World Of Exotic Wonders", which is running at MCC Hall, 3rd floor of The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi, Lat Phrao Road, until Sunday.
Ingram Micro targets solutions aggregation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» Ingram Micro (Thailand), a US-based global technology distributor, is positioning itself as a solutions aggregator to capitalise on Thailand's projected IT spending of 1.1 trillion baht this year.
Tao Bin 'copycat' found registering trademark in Vietnam
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has flagged a Vietnamese trademark application that closely resembles Thai smart beverage vending machine brand Tao Bin.
Japan to provide $10 billion to Southeast Asia to ease oil price strain
Kyodo News, Published on 15/04/2026
» KYODO — Japan has decided to provide a total of US$10 billion in financial support to Southeast Asian nations struggling with surging crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, government sources said Wednesday.