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China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand
Bloomberg, Published on 20/02/2026
» On the 30th floor of the Chartered Square building in downtown Bangkok, the low-key office of Skyhub Technologies Ltd serves as a nexus for a burgeoning and contentious trade.
AXA Thailand aims for double-digit uptick
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 20/02/2026
» AXA Insurance Thailand is targeting double-digit growth in 2026, driven by expansion in health and commercial lines, with an executive citing last year's Hat Yai floods as a wake-up call that underscored rising protection needs in Thailand.
Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
Analysts warn disruption could slow GDP growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Thai economy could continue its growth trajectory and expand by 3% a year if the incoming Bhumjaithai-led coalition administration can complete its four-year term, say economists, though they warned any disruption in government formation might cause GDP growth to slide below 1.5% this year.
Import duties plunge thanks to strong baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2026
» The exchange rate, economic conditions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) have affected import duty revenue for the Customs Department, with collections 8% below target for the first three months of fiscal 2026.
Tour operators insist on VAT relief
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.
Thai Union profit up on record gross profit margin
Business, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thai Union achieved a record gross profit margin of 18.9% in 2025, supported by stronger margins in its frozen business, an improved business mix, and disciplined cost control.
Foreign investment applications rise 46% in January
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2026
» Foreign investment applications under the Foreign Business Act were robust in January, with a total investment value of 33.8 billion baht, up 46% year-on-year, driven mainly by investors from China, Japan and Singapore.
Call for stimulus in border provinces
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/02/2026
» Executives from seven provinces along the Thailand-Cambodia border met with the House of Representatives' Committee on Tourism to address declining tourism confidence, as their markets remain weak despite relative peace along the dividing line.
Krungsri eyes extra B100bn in SME loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious target to expand its portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans by 100 billion baht over four years, increasing total outstanding SME loans to 350 billion.