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Finance Ministry cuts 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% due to Middle East war
Reuters, Published on 28/04/2026
» Thailand’s Ministry of Finance lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% from 2.0%, citing the impact of the war in the Middle East, and said government measures would provide some support to activity.
State procurement touts digital projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2026
» Government procurement will focus primarily on investment in digital innovation and green initiatives, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
BoT set to leave interest rates unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2026
» Local research centres expect the Bank of Thailand to leave interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, adopting a wait-and-see approach amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Limited impact seen from co-pay scheme
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/04/2026
» Economists have played down the impact of the long-awaited second phase of the government's latest co-payment plus scheme in propping up the subdued economy, citing a limited budget, while goods prices are expected to rise substantially from the second quarter due to elevated oil prices.
Nation prepares for long, hot dry season
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 27/04/2026
» The likelihood of a "super El Niño" poses a serious threat to Thailand's agricultural sector, particularly rice production, potentially increasing food security risks.
Expert warns against raising debt ceiling to 75%
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2026
» An academic opposes a proposal to raise the public debt ceiling to 75% of GDP, warning it could burden the country with rising debt and risk a credit rating downgrade.
Pheu Thai at a crossroads
Published on 25/04/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party finds itself at a pivotal crossroads as it attempts to rebuild momentum after a bruising electoral setback, with its prime ministerial candidate, Yodchanan Wongsawat, now positioned — somewhat uneasily — as the public face of a party in transition.
Struggling to decode fog of war
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Strait of Hormuz crisis has entered a dangerous new phase, illustrating Carl von Clausewitz's dictum that war is the realm of uncertainty.
Regional equity investors find little to cheer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares struggled to gain traction on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled US-Iran peace talks gave investors little to cheer.
Omnicom Media Positions Brands for Growth in Thailand’s Rapidly Transforming Media Landscape
Published on 24/04/2026
» Bangkok, Thailand [April 21, 2026] — Thailand’s media industry is undergoing a profound structural transformation, shaped by artificial intelligence, accelerating fragmentation, and rapidly evolving consumer behaviours. In response to this shift, Omnicom Media is strengthening its position as the country’s most powerful and future-ready media network— helping brands navigate complexity and unlock growth.