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THAILAND

Contractor blames whirlwind for dome's collapse

Online Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026

» Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Plc, the contractor for the collapsed dome building in Samut Prakan, has blamed unusually strong and gusty wind for the incident, which injured four workers on Monday.

WORLD

Japan election results confirm super-majority for Takaichi's party

AFP, Published on 10/02/2026

» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won 315 seats in weekend snap elections, giving it a two-thirds majority, official results confirmed Tuesday.

WORLD

AI helps scam centres evade crackdown in Asia, dupe more victims

Published on 10/02/2026

» Criminals in Southeast Asia are harnessing inexpensive AI tools to target bigger pools of potential victims at high speed, keeping scam centers humming even as governments try and crack down, senior officials at Interpol say.

BUSINESS

Digital tech seen key under new government

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/02/2026

» The public sector under the new government is expected to accelerate the adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to bridge its legacy bureaucratic systems with advanced digital technology.

BUSINESS

Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026

» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.

BUSINESS

Strategy aims to restore appeal of SET

Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2026

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has rolled out an aggressive strategy to restore the appeal of Thai equities, as the market faces shrinking liquidity, intensifying regional competition and persistent concerns among both domestic and foreign investors.

BUSINESS

Analysts raise SET outlook following Bhumjaithai victory

Published on 10/02/2026

» Bhumjaithai Party's landslide election victory could lead to a swift formation of the new government and policy continuity, prompting a post-election rally that saw analysts lifting their Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index estimates for 2026.

PROPERTY

Phuket investment poised to cool further this year

Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/02/2026

» Phuket's residential property development investment is set to cool further in 2026, extending its decline from a historic peak of 190 billion baht in 2024, although underlying market demand remains resilient.

BUSINESS

Finance chief vows to keep policy stable

Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/02/2026

» Caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has reaffirmed that economic policies will remain in place after the formation of a new government, adding that it will push for 2026 to be a “year of investment”.

THAILAND

TAT Celebrates 51 Years of Thai-China Relations with CNY 2026 in BKK and Hat Yai.

Published on 09/02/2026

» Bangkok, February 5 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today announced Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026, marking the Golden Horse year and the 51st anniversary of Thailand–China diplomatic relations. Anchored by flagship events in Bangkok and Hat Yai, and supported by celebrations in Nakhon Sawan and Suphan Buri, the festival is positioned to drive nationwide travel demand and reinforce Thailand’s standing as a leading destination for Chinese New Year celebrations outside mainland China.