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The BTS ARMY is coming to a city near you, armed with B174bn in spending power
Published on 24/03/2026
» SEOUL - For Maria Herrera, a utility employee from Vancouver, the trade-off to watch a performance by Kpop supergroup BTS on Saturday in Seoul was simple: Weeks of extra shifts at her job and roughly C$5,000 (118,500 baht) for a week in Seoul.
HKTDC sees strong potential for Thailand—Hong Kong cooperation in greentech and green finance
Published on 24/03/2026
» The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) stated that there is great potential for Thailand and Hong Kong to expand cooperation in green technology and green finance, aligning with their shared direction toward sustainable economic development. The GreenBiz HK event, held in Bangkok on March 17 to 20, 2026, fostered investment opportunities and green innovation across the region.
Oil price spike threatens to cut Thai GDP growth, raise inflation
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 24/03/2026
» A rise in global oil prices poses a growing risk to Thailand's economic outlook, with Tisco Financial Group warning that a 10% increase in crude from a baseline of US$72 per barrel could trim GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 percentage points, while lifting inflation by about 0.8%.
Gold to see long-term downward trend
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/03/2026
» The price of gold will be confirmed to be on a long-term downward trend if it fails to stay above US$4,100 per ounce, which could occur this week amid escalating tensions and a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, traders say.
Communications market set to hit B800bn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/03/2026
» The communications market is projected to reach 800 billion baht this year, underpinned by the rapid adoption of digital services, artificial intelligence (AI) and continued investment in infrastructure, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Tris says war poses downside risks to growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/03/2026
» Thailand's economic outlook for 2026 is facing growing downside risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, threaten global oil supply and domestic stability, according to Tris Rating.
Tackle food waste, curb pollution
Oped, Published on 24/03/2026
» Climate change and air pollution are not driven by carbon dioxide alone. To address global warming, we must also address extremely powerful pollutants like methane, which has the capacity to trap heat in the atmosphere far more effectively than carbon dioxide over a short period of time.
Long stay doubts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/03/2026
» Re: "30-day visa-free stay 'sufficient', says minister", (BP, March 21) & "Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up" & "Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa", (BP, March 18).