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THAILAND

CRG Strengthens Korean BBQ Portfolio with the Acquisition of “Hanam BBQ”,

Published on 23/01/2026

» Central Restaurants Group Co., Ltd. (CRG), one of Thailand’s leading restaurant operators, continues to expand its portfolio with the acquisition of the master franchise rights for “Hanam BBQ”, a premium Korean BBQ brand from South Korea. The move underscores CRG’s strategy to invest in high-growth segments and respond to the rising demand among Thai consumers for authentic Korean cuisine and BBQ experiences.

BUSINESS

Thailand's exports rise 16.8% in December, beating forecasts

Published on 23/01/2026

» Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose 16.8% in ‌December from a year ​earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, higher than analysts' expectations.

BUSINESS

Foreign funds return to Thai equity market

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/01/2026

» Foreign funds have returned to Thai equities as global risk appetite improves, yet analysts caution about potential downward pressure, noting risks remain regarding trade retaliation and geopolitical spillovers that temporarily receded.

WORLD

Venezuela looks to petrodollars to bring down prices

AFP, Published on 23/01/2026

» CARACAS - The United States' grab for Venezuela's oil, while shocking, may yet provide a short-term boost for the South American nation's haggard economy.

THAILAND

Bumrungrad launches weight management solution amid health crisis

Published on 22/01/2026

» Bumrungrad International Hospital reveals alarming facts about excess weight and obesity among Thais, highlighting the enormous economic losses faced by the country as a result. Nearly 50% of the Thai population is overweight, with the prevalence continuing to rise — signalling that Thailand is entering a society burdened by obesity faster and more severely than expected. While the majority of individuals struggle to achieve long-term weight loss, Bumrungrad International Hospital offers a comprehensive range of weight management solutions delivered by specialist physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team. These personalised treatment programmes are tailored to each individual and place Bumrungrad among the world’s early pioneers in integrated weight management, combining Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) — an innovative minimally invasive gastric suturing technique — with pharmacological therapy. The hospital emphasises that effective prevention of obesity-related diseases requires safe, medically supervised weight control, alongside sustainable lifestyle modifications encompassing nutrition, physical activity, medication and advanced medical interventions.

BUSINESS

Telenor selling stake in True Corp for $3.9 billion

Published on 22/01/2026

» The Norwegian telecom operator Telenor said on ‌Thursday ​that it had agreed to sell its stake in True Corporation of Thailand for a total ‌of 39 billion Norwegian crowns (123 billion baht or $3.9 billion).

BUSINESS

Interest rates nudge banks to record varied results

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2026

» Large local banks posted mixed operating results in 2025, attributed to a decrease in interest income as rates declined, as well as heightened uncertainties.

BUSINESS

State agencies urged to take action on exchange rate

Business, Published on 22/01/2026

» Relevant government agencies, including the Bank of Thailand, are being advised to take quick action to ensure the baht remains at an appropriate level.

OPINION

Thailand must manage debt to progress

Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 22/01/2026

» This article may be read as a continuation of my previous piece, Year of the Debt. That article focused mainly on household debt, which has already risen beyond the ability of Thai consumers to repay.

BUSINESS

Gold crosses $4,800 for the first time as US, EU spar over Greenland

Reuters, Published on 21/01/2026

» Gold prices surged to a record ​high above $4,800 per ounce on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softer dollar as U.S. President Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe and upend the NATO alliance.