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BUSINESS

Billionaire Sarath’s Gulf doubles Kbank stake

Published on 14/02/2026

» Gulf Development Plc, controlled by billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi, has doubled its stake in Kasikornbank Plc to become the Thai commercial lender’s largest shareholder.

BUSINESS

SET rides wave of post-poll optimism

Business, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed the first month of 2026 with high hopes for an election-themed rally. Market-cap leader DELTA turned positive again, pushing the SET up more than 20 points in the first week of the year, while positive sentiment about artificial intelligence (AI) on Wall Street spread to Asia.

BUSINESS

Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break

Business, Published on 14/02/2026

» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.

BUSINESS

Big C allots B8bn for new branches

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 14/02/2026

» Big C Supercenter Plc plans to invest up to 8 billion baht for new branch openings and the renovation of outlets across Thailand.

BUSINESS

Levelling the e-commerce playing field

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.

BUSINESS

Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.

BUSINESS

Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026

» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.

THAILAND

AoT sees revenue climb in first quarter

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Airports of Thailand (AoT) yesterday reported a net profit of 4.65 billion baht for the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, pledging to focus on a progressive financial restructuring initiative to support steady growth.

THAILAND

B150bn motorway projects head for bidding this year

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Department of Highways (DoH) has announced plans to open bidding this year for several major motorway projects, with a combined investment value exceeding 150 billion baht.

LIFE

Valentine’s Day gadgets worth gifting in 2026

Komsan Jandamit, Published on 13/02/2026

» The most memorable Valentine’s Day gifts in 2026 are not flowers or chocolates but gadgets that make daily life easier, calmer and more enjoyable, especially for expatriates living in Thailand. With busy urban routines, frequent travel and cross‑border tech ecosystems to consider, practical devices that fit seamlessly into everyday habits have become the most meaningful expressions of affection.