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Japan's chip strength poised to power AI era
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2026
» The global semiconductor industry is entering a powerful growth phase as accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across industries has driven unprecedented demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials, says Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand).
Trump's Fed pick vows to safeguard independence
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, vowed on Tuesday to protect central bank independence at his confirmation hearing, despite intense pressure from the president.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/04/2026
» PHUKET - Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.
Electric vehicles fuel Tisco auto loan growth in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/04/2026
» Tisco Financial Group, the holding company of Tisco Bank, reported positive auto loan growth in Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, mainly driven by an increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales.
Sky ICT targets green transformation of airports
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/04/2026
» SET-listed aviation tech company Sky ICT is pivoting to a green airport strategy, seizing aviation shifts amid global volatility.
Budget tightened amid crisis focus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered that the fiscal 2027 budget be aligned with current crisis conditions, prioritising cuts to non-essential spending and limiting requests for additional budget allocations by government agencies to investment spending only.
CP All's virtual banking restructuring under scrutiny
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/04/2026
» Thailand's retail giant CP All (CPALL) is facing intensifying scrutiny over its proposed restructuring plan to integrate three key subsidiaries into a virtual banking ecosystem, after independent directors formally opposed the move.
Grim outlook as consumer spending power set to drop
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2026
» The outlook for the retail and wholesale sector looks grim, as consumer spending power is expected to decline in the coming months, alongside anticipated rising goods prices, according to the Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association.
Stimulus needed for regional tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/04/2026
» Regional tourism operators expect domestic tourism during this low season to perform worse than last year, due to higher living costs and debt levels, unless new stimulus measures are introduced to encourage travel and provide short-term debt relief.
Thailand steps up efforts to lure high-tech US investments
Business, Published on 21/04/2026
» INVESTMENT: Thailand is intensifying efforts to attract US investment in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors, as part of its strategy to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre businesses.