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Stability first: Business urges swift economic action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.
Nipah virus death reported in Bangladesh
Published on 07/02/2026
» The World Health Organization said on Friday that a woman had died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus infection.
Informa Strengthens ProPak Asia 2026 as a Key Regional Event
Published on 04/02/2026
» BANGKOK – Sanchai Noombunnam, Country General Manager of Informa Markets Thailand, the organiser of ProPak Asia 2026, spoke at the inaugural "ProPak Asia Night." The event was held to flag ProPak Asia as the comprehensive processing and packaging platform for the Asian region in its new venue, and to help push the Thai manufacturing industry towards the global stage. The event mobilised ideas from qualified experts in government, business organisations, and industrial sectors to delve into the economic direction and the future of the food industry in 2026. Mr Sanchai stated that the global food industry today is heading towards three major trends: food security— which is not just about availability but high nutritional value; functional food; and personalised nutrition, which will see increased demand. These trends require high-precision production and processing technologies. Consequently, production via hyper-automation will be adopted much faster.
Supalai keen on warehouse venture
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/01/2026
» SET-listed developer Supalai is eyeing expansion into the warehouse business after forming a joint venture with Chinese investor AuGroup to develop a facility in Chon Buri, targeting tenants using Thailand as a tax-efficient export base.
Hang on to your jobs, 2026 will be a tough one for the economy
News, Published on 18/01/2026
» A Thammasat University academic has warned that 2026 will be a highly challenging year for Thailand's economy, urging individuals to hold on to their full-time jobs, reduce non-performing assets and prioritise cash flow, while advising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to focus on survival rather than profits.
When infrastructure meets AI
Oped, Published on 16/01/2026
» Infrastructure investment is booming. Around the world, governments are pouring trillions of dollars into roads, power grids, data centres, water systems, and housing, with many responding to intensifying climate shocks and the growing need for adaptation. Yet the construction industry -- the single largest force physically reshaping the planet -- is among the last major sectors to unlock all the benefits that digital technology offers. As a result, it accounts for about 21% of greenhouse-gas emissions, produces half of global landfill waste, and overspends by US$1.6 trillion a year.
Safety failures cost lives
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2026
» First and foremost, this newspaper extends its condolences to the families of the victims of two deadly crane collapses -- one on Wednesday at a railway construction site in Nakhon Ratchasima province, and another yesterday on a section of Rama II Highway in Samut Sakhon. We join the public in praying for those injured and receiving treatment in hospital, hoping for their full recovery.
No more bodies found at Korat train crash site
Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Authorities have ended the search for three missing persons after failing to locate their bodies at the site where a crane collapsed onto a moving train on Wednesday, killing 32 people.
Experts, candidates weigh in on site safety standards
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» The president of the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand has raised concerns about safety standards in Thailand's large-scale construction projects following a deadly crane collapse on the northeast-bound train in Nakhon Ratchasima's Sikhiu district.
2026 will be a year of debt struggles
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 08/01/2026
» Forget GDP growth. Forget tourist arrivals. Forget export figures. In 2026, Thailand's overriding economic challenge will not be growth but debt repayment.