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BUSINESS

Finance Ministry cuts 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% due to Middle East war

Reuters, Published on 28/04/2026

» Thailand’s Ministry of Finance lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% from 2.0%, citing the impact of the war in the Middle East, and said government measures would provide some support to activity.

THAILAND

CP Group, SEGA to extend renowned gaming IP into Thai-Asean markets

Published on 28/04/2026

» BANGKOK, April 27, 2026 — Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), the Thai business conglomerate, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEGA, the renowned Japanese video game company, to explore entertainment sector opportunities in Thailand and across the Asean region. This will include consideration of commercial development possibilities at a later stage.

WORLD

LIV Golf postpones June event set for New Orleans: reports

AFP, Published on 28/04/2026

» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - LIV Golf's scheduled June event in Louisiana has been postponed, according to multiple reports on Monday, as the Saudi-backed series seeks new investment.

PROPERTY

Thai condo market sees fewer US, Chinese buyers

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/04/2026

» Chinese and American buyers were the only two nationalities among the top 10 for Thai condominium transfers last year to record declines in both unit numbers and value, while the other eight either saw increases in both or a decline in only one metric.

BUSINESS

Car market posts growth in March

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2026

» Thailand's domestic car market accelerated in March, with sales climbing 7% year-on-year to 59,865 units, driven by surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) as consumers sought relief from rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

BUSINESS

Investors revert back to 'risk-on' mode

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2026

» Global financial markets are shifting back into a "risk-on" mode as investors increasingly look beyond geopolitical tensions and refocus on macroeconomic signals and policy direction, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).

BUSINESS

State procurement touts digital projects

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2026

» Government procurement will focus primarily on investment in digital innovation and green initiatives, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

BUSINESS

BoT set to leave interest rates unchanged

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2026

» Local research centres expect the Bank of Thailand to leave interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, adopting a wait-and-see approach amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

BUSINESS

Limited impact seen from co-pay scheme

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/04/2026

» Economists have played down the impact of the long-awaited second phase of the government's latest co-payment plus scheme in propping up the subdued economy, citing a limited budget, while goods prices are expected to rise substantially from the second quarter due to elevated oil prices.

THAILAND

Senators urge action on river pollution

News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026

» Senators have called for urgent government action over worsening toxic pollution in northern rivers, warning that contamination linked to mining in Myanmar is threatening public health, livelihoods and water security for more than 70,000 households in Thailand.