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BUSINESS

Resilient SET Index pushes above 1,500 points

Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2026

» Despite recent geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalation in the Middle East and energy market disruptions, Thailand’s equity market has demonstrated resilience, with the benchmark SET Index rebounding past the 1,500-point mark on Friday.

BUSINESS

NBTC to embed OTT oversight in plan

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2026

» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reached a consensus that it has the authority to regulate over-the-top (OTT) platforms, and will embed this oversight in its upcoming Broadcasting and Television Master Plan (2026–2030).

BUSINESS

Merkle anticipates Bitcoin rebound in Q2

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2026

» Bitcoin prices are expected to rebound in the second quarter of 2026, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and a gradual return of risk appetite. However, prolonged conflicts that drive oil prices above US$100 per barrel could trigger a broad sell-off across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, says Merkle Capital.

BUSINESS

Sugar prices to rise in May amid soaring costs

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026

» The Thai Sugar Millers Corporation (TSMC) will keep sugar retail prices unchanged throughout April, but plans to raise prices in May.

BUSINESS

EGATi moves to relax legal barriers on investments

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/04/2026

» Egat International (EGATi), a wholly owned subsidiary of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), is seeking to remove legal restrictions that have long limited its investment decisions.

BUSINESS

Tourism minister chasing B3-trillion goal

Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2026

» Thailand’s tourism minister has vowed to restore tourism revenue to more than 3 trillion baht, exceeding pre-pandemic levels within the new government’s four-year term, and will proceed with a 300-baht tourism fee, as adopted in many countries.

BUSINESS

Grab rolls out AI companion services to boost earnings

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/04/2026

» Grab is accelerating its shift beyond transaction-based services to become an "intelligent everyday guide", evolving from a super-app into a more integrated, AI-driven companion.

BUSINESS

New state measures in bid to solve plastic crisis

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026

» The government has outlined management guidelines to tackle the ongoing plastic pellet crisis. Key initiatives will focus on identifying high-priority items, promoting the use of alternative materials, and enhancing recycling.

BUSINESS

Thailand promotes climate transition and ‘amber’ bonds

News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2026

» Thailand’s Capital Market Supervisory Board has approved new regulatory frameworks to support the issuance of transition bonds and “amber” bonds, alongside plans to introduce Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the third quarter of this year.

BUSINESS

Mideast truce met with market caution

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 09/04/2026

» Business leaders and analysts gave a lukewarm welcome to the two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, saying the proposed conditions of the truce seem difficult for both sides to agree to, while significant uncertainties remain, particularly ahead of their Islamabad talks on April 10.