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Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut
Published on 11/09/2025
» Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
UOB, Partners Lead THB7.3bn Green Data Centre Deal
Published on 11/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 — UOB (as deal coordinator, green loan coordinator, and mandated lead arranger), together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangkok Bank, KASIKORNBANK, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), and Siam Commercial Bank (collectively the mandated lead arrangers), have successfully led and arranged a THB7.3 billion green financing project for GSA Data Center 01 (GSA DC), the inaugural joint venture between Gulf Development (GULF), Singtel, and Advanced Info Service (AIS). This landmark green financing project will support the development and construction of a 25.6MW data centre in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, to meet the growing demand of data processing across Southeast Asia.
Improved ‘over-the-top’ content regulation debated
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/09/2025
» An amended draft of the Computer Crime Act is expected to be proposed in October as part of efforts to regulate content delivered via over-the-top (OTT) platforms in Thailand.
Charnchai's justice quest
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/09/2025
» Charnchai Issarasenarak has long been recognised as a steadfast advocate for transparency and accountability.
Many teens 'exposed to sexual content'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» One in three Thais aged 14–17 has been exposed to nude or sexual content online, with many teenagers driven to it in the pursuit of likes and followers for their social media profiles, a study finds.
From FDI to homegrown growth
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 11/09/2025
» For decades, Thailand has leaned heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) as the engine of growth. That strategy once delivered jobs and exports, but today it yields diminishing returns. Inflows are volatile, competitiveness is slipping, and dependence on external capital leaves the economy vulnerable to global shocks. Thailand must change course.
New Zealand–Thai partnership advances healthcare technology
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 – A new era of healthcare innovation and international partnership was celebrated today as McCrae Tech, a leading New Zealand technology company, and Rutnin Eye Hospital, a renowned healthcare institution in Thailand, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The strategic collaboration will see Rutnin Eye Hospital implement McCrae Tech’s advanced Amalga Hospital Information System (HIS) solution, showcasing cutting-edge New Zealand technology on the global stage.
Snoopy exhibition celebrates 75 years of Peanuts
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 — Beloved by generations worldwide, Snoopy and his Peanuts friends have arrived in Bangkok for a grand anniversary celebration. River City Bangkok, in association with ChaTraMue, has unveiled the exclusive exhibition “How Do You Do, Snoopy? 75 Years: A Journey of Friendship Through Art”—a tribute to 75 years of Peanuts™. Spanning four immersive zones—Art, Culture, Fashion and Entertainment—the exhibition reimagines the iconic beagle through new perspectives from renowned Thai and international artists. Highlights include collaborations with 39 leading fashion houses, a showcase of 149 treasured Thai fan collectibles, and more than 50 original works from classic Peanuts comics and animations.
Agency blueprint seeks to develop regional AI hub
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Etda) has set a goal to push Thailand to become regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) by strengthening trust in digital infrastructure, promoting advanced AI tech operations, and expanding collaborative regulatory mechanisms for platform services.
Thai digital sector expected to grow to B3tn by 2027
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2025
» Thailand's digital industry is expected to be worth 3 trillion baht by 2027, up from a projected 2.69 trillion baht this year.