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THAILAND

Healthcare system faces 'debt-inspired crisis'

News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026

» Senator Veerapun Suvannamai has warned of a looming financial crisis in the healthcare system due to unpaid debts from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) under the universal healthcare scheme.

BUSINESS

Car exports decline by 6% in January

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/02/2026

» Thailand's car exports fell in January, dropping 6% year-on-year to 58,405 units -- the lowest level since May 2022 -- which was attributed to stricter environmental regulations and currency fluctuations, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

BUSINESS

Monetary Policy Committee policy rate likely to remain unchanged

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026

» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at today's meeting, supported by stronger economic growth than forecast and an improving political outlook.

LIFE

Comfort Thai dishes with a twist

Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/02/2026

» Siwilai City Club, Bangkok’s beach club on Central Embassy's Level 5, recently introduced Sala "Chef Waii" Sakdadej, whose restaurant Rasik Local Kitchen in Chiang Mai has a Bib Gourmand distinction, as its new chef partner.

BUSINESS

Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/02/2026

» As the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country's sluggish economy.

BUSINESS

Thai exports hit 4-year high despite strong baht

Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/02/2026

» The baht’s value is the most important factor affecting exports following the US decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports, with Thai exports recording their strongest growth in four years in January, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

BUSINESS

Using credit scores to gauge interest

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026

» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.

BUSINESS

Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10%

Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2026

» President Donald Trump said he will increase the global 10% tariff he announced one day earlier to 15%, stirring up more economic turbulence as he lashed out at the US Supreme Court over its ruling that his preferred mechanism for applying tariffs was illegal.

WORLD

Trump moves to Plan B on tariffs

Published on 21/02/2026

» US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% global tariff on foreign goods, moving quickly to preserve his trade agenda after the US Supreme Court struck down many of the levies he imposed last year.

BUSINESS

Trump's new Iran threats rattle markets

Business, Published on 21/02/2026

» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell and oil prices rose yesterday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks put the brakes on a rebound in markets following an AI-fuelled sell-off earlier.