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Thai business group keeps 2026 GDP growth forecast at 1.6% to 2.0%
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2026
» A leading business group maintained its forecast for Thailand's economic growth this year at 1.6% to 2.0%, but said on Wednesday a prolonged conflict in the Middle East would hit activity.
Court orders seizure of B13bn in scam assets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Civil Court on Friday ordered the confiscation of more than 13 billion baht in assets in four cases linked to scam networks.
Too soon to predict China tourism rebound
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/02/2026
» Despite early signs of a rebound in Chinese arrivals during the first two months, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is downplaying expectations for a strong recovery, preferring to wait until May to assess whether demand has stabilised.
Centara expands into budget hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2026
» Centara Hotels & Resorts is targeting revenue growth of 15% this year, banking on a recovery in Thai tourism and diversified markets. The company will begin investing in the first phase of six budget hotels from 2026 to 2028 at petrol stations in partnership with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR).
Two banks cut lending interest rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/02/2026
» In response to the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut on Wednesday, Bangkok Bank (BBL) and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) yesterday announced a reduction to their lending interest rates of 0.1 percentage points per year.
Epstein files reveal links to cash, women, power in Africa
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» PARIS - Jeffrey Epstein built close ties with powerful figures in Senegal and Ivory Coast, files released by the US government last month show, detailing the late sex offender’s influence network across Africa.
Thai AirAsia pins growth hopes on China, long-haul markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) is targeting 6-9% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, supported by 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor, assuming an optimistic tourism outlook.
BoT slashes rate in surprise move to support economy
Business, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand believes the cycle of policy rate cuts has ended, with Wednesday's reduction deemed sufficient to support the Thai economy.
Google highlights AI-driven Play security gains in 2025
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 25/02/2026
» Google has published its 2025 annual security report, detailing how artificial intelligence (AI) has strengthened protections across Google Play and the wider Android app ecosystem, as the company seeks to bolster trust among billions of Android users worldwide.
Aira Capital banking on leasehold developments
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/02/2026
» MAI-listed Aira Capital Group continues to focus on property investment on leasehold land, with plans to invest 2.3 billion baht to develop the DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Silom hotel, as well as 1 billion baht for a wellness residential project in a tourist destination.