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Thailand’s competitiveness problem is not about ideas. It’s about getting things done
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 16/02/2026
» By the time you finish your first coffee in Bangkok, you have probably already read about another plan, roadmap or announcement about how Thailand will grow faster, become more innovative or compete better in the global economy.
Customs mulls duty hike on luxury goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Customs Department is considering raising import duties on luxury goods to increase government revenue.
Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026
» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.
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.
Retailers urge measures to stimulate economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is proposing a comprehensive package of urgent policy measures to stimulate the economy dubbed "Value Shopping – Tourism Boost – Local Investment – Strong SMEs – Skilled Workforce – Fair Competition".
Russia and Thailand among top Lunar New Year destinations
Reuters, Published on 12/02/2026
» HONG KONG - More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during next week’s extra-long Lunar New Year break, with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, but Japan has lost some of its appeal.
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.
$100m loan to help cut emissions at Thai industrial estates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has secured a $100-million loan from the World Bank to support projects to cut carbon dioxide emissions at industrial parks as well as trade carbon credits.
Thailand puts digital assets on a firmer footing
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's expansion of the derivatives market to include digital assets and carbon credits is a positive move that will put the country at the forefront of Southeast Asia's digital economy, says the Thai unit of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.