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Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026
» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.
Sixth Thai-Lao bridge on track following talks, design tweaks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Highways has confirmed that construction of the sixth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to begin in 2029, following financing talks and design adjustments on the Lao side.
Rethinking global health finance
Oped, Published on 06/02/2026
» For the past half-century, the economics of global health were straightforward. Under the so-called "grant-based" approach, rich countries donate to poor countries, which use the funds to meet their populations' health needs. Success was measured by services provided or lives saved, rather than by balance sheets. While this model was far from perfect, the latest approach replacing it -- focused on using tools like guarantees and blended finance to crowd in private capital -- threatens to produce even worse outcomes.
Democrat Party's Abhisit promotes waste‑to‑energy policy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, has unveiled an ambitious policy platform aimed at transforming waste management into a key driver of green economic growth, while pushing for meaningful decentralisation of power to local administrations.
TCMA Turns Waste into Value with Co-processing for Net Zero 2050
Published on 05/02/2026
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) reaffirmed the role of the cement industry as a key national mechanism in supporting systematic waste management, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating economic value through co-processing in cement kilns, under the theme “Turning Waste into Purpose for Net Zero 2050”. The initiative reflects collaboration among all cement producers in Thailand, alignment with government policy, and area-based implementation through the SARABURI SANDBOX, contributing tangibly to Thailand’s Net Zero 2050 ambition.
In an uncertain world, gold is a comfort
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 05/02/2026
» With Thai citizens heading to the polls this Sunday to decide which party will form the next government, I have decided to postpone my article on the economic crisis for another two weeks.
Mercedes-Benz accelerates shift to EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market to gain momentum under the government's new car tax policy set to take effect in 2026, aimed at promoting cleaner energy.
Our tariff-era dollar, your problem
Oped, Published on 04/02/2026
» In 2025, the dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of major currencies, fell by roughly 9.4%. Over the same period, the United States' average effective tariff rate rose by around 14.4 percentage points, from 2.4% to 16.8%, according to the Yale Budget Lab. Taken together, these shifts imply that, in the import trade domain, the US experienced an effective exchange-rate depreciation of around 24%.
Office says fiscal space remains sound, though limited
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/02/2026
» Thailand will still have sufficient fiscal space to cope with potential crises, while the likelihood of public debt breaching the statutory ceiling of 70% of GDP remains very low this year, says the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Poll pledges 'not sustainable'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) said the campaign pledges reported to the Election Commission by five major political parties taking part in the election on Sunday could place an unsustainable burden on the country's finances.