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From festivity to fiscal strain
Published on 18/04/2026
» As the festive haze of Songkran dissipates, Thailand has entered a far more sobering phase — one defined not by celebration but by tightening household budgets, rising fuel costs and growing unease over economic stability.
Thailand banks on EU trade deal
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 18/04/2026
» The international trade landscape is changing rapidly, with more barriers and the waning influence of certain established international organisations. In response, countries are reducing their reliance on multilateral systems and strengthening economic stability through bilateral and regional free-trade agreements (FTAs).
Hormuz crisis reveals energy resilience gap
News, Published on 18/04/2026
» The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered what the International Monetary Fund calls a "global yet asymmetric" rupture, disrupting the flow of roughly one-quarter of oil, one-fifth of liquefied natural gas, and one-third of fertiliser supplies. Energy and fertiliser prices have risen, supply chains have rerouted, and financial conditions have tightened unevenly around the world.
Policy viability under scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2026
» Analysts have expressed caution over the feasibility of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "Five Pillars" policy roadmap, unveiled under the slogan "Promises Delivered," citing a lack of clearly differentiated initiatives, the absence of a "signature" policy, and the lack of an explicit commitment to constitutional amendments.
Thailand launches ISO 56001 to strengthen innovation-driven competitiveness
Published on 16/04/2026
» Bangkok – Thailand has reached a significant milestone in its transition towards an innovation-driven economy with the launch of ISO 56001:2024, an international standard for innovation management systems, introduced for the first time in the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.