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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.

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.

LEARNING

Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure tax

Gary Boyle, Published on 28/04/2026

» The tourism minister plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure tax on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.

OPINION

The deafening silence about offshore wealth

Oped, Published on 28/04/2026

» When John Doe, the anonymous whistleblower behind the Panama Papers, approached us, he handed us an opportunity. When the resulting investigation into the offshore finance industry was published on April 3, 2016, the world was handed a test. As investigative journalists, we seized the opportunity. Sadly, the world has failed the test.

THAILAND

Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy

Online Reporters, Published on 27/04/2026

» The tourism minister plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure levy on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.

BUSINESS

Thailand touts $31 billion 'Land Bridge' plan amid Hormuz crisis, courts Singapore

Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026

» The closure of ​the Strait of Hormuz has given Thailand impetus to advance a longstanding plan to create ​a logistics link between the Indian ‌and Pacific oceans, with its government on Monday seeking to court Singapore as a potential investor.

BUSINESS

Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026

» Banks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank's move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.

BUSINESS

Thailand wilts as 'financial summer' batters households

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026

» As temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year's hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.

BUSINESS

Bitkub targets HK listing as it diversifies

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/04/2026

» Bitkub Group has reaffirmed its position as Thailand's leading cryptocurrency platform despite intensifying competition, while accelerating strategic diversification into new businesses and exploring a potential listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.