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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.
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.
Fuel usage declined 0.2% in 2025
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped slightly last year, falling by 0.2% year-on-year due to the economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Brokerages upbeat on investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/02/2026
» Tisco Securities has proposed the new government proceed with the planned establishment of the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme as a tool to promote long-term savings, strengthen household investment discipline, and strengthen Thailand's capital market with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.
Digital tech seen key under new government
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/02/2026
» The public sector under the new government is expected to accelerate the adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to bridge its legacy bureaucratic systems with advanced digital technology.
Private sector welcomes poll result
Business, SOMHATAI MOSIKA and LAMONPHET APISITNIRAN, Published on 10/02/2026
» The private sector is optimistic about the formation of the new government, anticipating stability and policy continuity. Businesses are urging the new administration to appoint qualified individuals to ministerial positions.
Analysts raise SET outlook following Bhumjaithai victory
Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2026
» Bhumjaithai Party's landslide election victory could lead to a swift formation of the new government and policy continuity, prompting a post-election rally that saw analysts lifting their Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index estimates for 2026.
Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.
Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as ‘forced deleveraging’ accelerates
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/02/2026
» NEW YORK — Bitcoin tumbled below US$70,000 Thursday as negative momentum deepened across cryptocurrencies, driven by vanishing marginal demand and this week’s volatility in tech equities along with precious metals.
Malaysia imposes ban on e-waste imports
Reuters, Published on 05/02/2026
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has imposed a ban on imports of electronic waste, as it looks to tighten controls on the entry of hazardous materials and safeguard the environment, the head of the country's anti-graft body said.