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Banks tighten digital checks to curb mule accounts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/03/2026
» Banks are tightening monitoring of digital transactions to prevent the use of mule accounts, as fraudsters shift their activities after stricter controls were imposed on conventional bank accounts.
Marriott International Partners With AOI To Develop Future Hospitality Leaders In Thailand
Published on 10/03/2026
» Bangkok, Thailand: March 25, 2026 – Marriott International, Inc. has formalised a strategic partnership with the Arthit Ourairat Institution (AOI) to help develop the next generation of hospitality leaders in Thailand by providing opportunities for secondary education students to enjoy field visits, mentorship, and internships across Marriott’s portfolio of more than 67 hotels and resorts nationwide.
Bangkok Bank’s B2,000 e‑Savings minimum sparks outcry
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» Bangkok Bank has come under heavy criticism after announcing a new requirement that all e‑Savings accounts must maintain a minimum balance of 2,000 baht from April 9, or customers will be unable to withdraw or transfer funds.
Thai stocks drop on escalating war in Mideast
Published on 09/03/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand dived on Monday amid the escalating war in the Middle East, as oil prices moved beyond US$100 a barrel.
Regulator to set digital TV direction with new roadmap
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/03/2026
» The shifting digital TV industry should become clearer soon as the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board is expected to approve core parts of the digital TV roadmap draft on March 18.
Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/03/2026
» The sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by the banking industry declined by more than 30% last year as banks tightened their management of new bad loans and awaited support measures from the Bank of Thailand.
VAANAA Unveils "VAANAA Longevity Chiang Mai": SEA’s Largest Wellness Destination
Published on 06/03/2026
» “VAANAA Longevity Chiang Mai”, Thailand's premier destination for integrative regenerative medicine, anti-ageing science, and elevated quality of life, under Vaanaa Longevity Co., Ltd., marks a defining moment in the region's wellness landscape with the exclusive launch of the largest premium longevity and lifestyle destination in Southeast Asia. The milestone unveiling welcomed Thailand's most distinguished celebrities, tastemakers, and wellness luminaries for an intimate evening of conversation, inspiration, and a shared vision of living longer and living beautifully.
Baht faces pressure from oil upswing
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/03/2026
» The baht could slide beyond 33 to the US dollar, with high volatility possible if the war in the Middle East is prolonged, forcing Thailand, a net oil importer, to pay a significantly higher import bill, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Risk of crisis growing more acute
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» This article is a follow-up to my previous piece titled "Fiscal deficit will trigger 2026 crisis". In that article, I argued Thailand's heavy dependence on external liquidity, combined with the government's need for 860 billion baht annually to finance its deficits, would lead to a severe liquidity shortage and, ultimately, a financial crisis.
War to hobble supply chain as trade costs soar
Published on 04/03/2026
» Thai business and industry leaders are concerned that the Mideast war could significantly disrupt logistics and transport costs, with ripple effects for manufacturing in Thailand and other countries.