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BUSINESS

SET rides wave of post-poll optimism

Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed the first month of 2026 with high hopes for an election-themed rally. Market-cap leader DELTA turned positive again, pushing the SET up more than 20 points in the first week of the year, while positive sentiment about artificial intelligence (AI) on Wall Street spread to Asia.

BUSINESS

Levelling the e-commerce playing field

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.

BUSINESS

Bangchak buys Chevron’s HK unit as Thai firm expands in Asia

Bloomberg News, Published on 13/02/2026

» Bangchak Corp will acquire Chevron’s Hong Kong fuel business for US$270 million as the Thai energy company accelerates its overseas expansion, it said.

BUSINESS

Thailand’s Minor International to 'explore' Hong Kong IPO

Bloomberg News, Published on 13/02/2026

» Thailand’s Minor International Public Company Limited, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups, is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) for its restaurant business, people familiar with the matter said, at a time when Bangkok’s stock market tries to revive activity at home.

BUSINESS

Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers

South China Morning Post, Published on 13/02/2026

» South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and mainland China are emerging as popular Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers this year, as residents take advantage of a calendar arrangement allowing them to enjoy nine consecutive days off by taking just two days of leave.

BUSINESS

Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026

» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.

BUSINESS

IT prices soar from rising memory costs

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/02/2026

» The prices of computers and some IT products have skyrocketed as a result of rising rates for memory chips in the global market.

BUSINESS

Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026

» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.

BUSINESS

Property Perfect plans to sell land, inventory for liquidity

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/02/2026

» SET-listed developer Property Perfect has frozen new project launches this year and plans to offer land bank plots and properties worth a combined 4.8 billion baht for sale to strengthen liquidity.

BUSINESS

Fitch says durable coalition crucial to fiscal outlook

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026

» A durable coalition will be critical to Thailand's post-election fiscal outlook and would help reduce the risk of a sovereign rating downgrade, says Fitch Ratings.