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Hotel operators call for restructure of land tax
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/02/2026
» Hotel operators believe requesting land and building tax discounts on a yearly basis will not help the business sector reduce its fixed‑cost burden in the long run, and urged the government to revise this tax structure to be based on revenue, similar to the previous property tax.
Gulf Development increases Kasikornbank stake to 10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» A move by Gulf Development Plc (GULF) to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to 10% is seen as a calculated effort to balance financial optimisation with long-term strategic positioning, while carefully navigating regulatory constraints, analysts say.
NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2026
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.
Economy has 'left ICU', says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's economy has now "left the intensive care unit [ICU]", reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
New project to help riders switch to EVs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) on a project to support motorcycle taxi riders in switching to electric vehicles.
Party leader vows to fight libel case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/02/2026
» People's Party leader, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, on Monday denied all allegations in a defamation case filed against him by Gulf Development, as the court ordered witness hearings to begin in October.
City Hall gathers feedback on Silom Line extension
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» City Hall has launched a market sounding exercise for the Silom Line extension from Bang Wa to Taling Chan, a 14–15 billion baht mass transit project.
BMA opens car park for public use
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Visitors can now park their cars at Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) public parking lot under Lan Khon Muang (City Square) outside City Hall's operating hours, says Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Emerging markets to triumph in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» 2026 is expected to see a decisive rotation in global asset allocation, with emerging markets (EM) positioned to outperform developed markets (DM) as the US dollar enters a weakening cycle, according to analysts.
BoI approves B2.3bn heat-assisted storage project for WD unit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved a 2.3-billion-baht research and development project on heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology for Western Digital's Thai unit, Western Digital Storage Technology (Thailand) Co (WD), with the aim of achieving hard disk drive capacities exceeding 100 terabytes (TB) by 2029.