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THAILAND

Future Trends concludes ‘Future Trends AHEAD SUMMIT 2026’ in grand style

Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026

» Future Trends has concluded Thailand’s largest trend-focused seminar, ‘Future Trends AHEAD SUMMIT 2026’, held on Feb 10 at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon, Bangkok. 

BUSINESS

Monetary Policy Committee policy rate likely to remain unchanged

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026

» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at today's meeting, supported by stronger economic growth than forecast and an improving political outlook.

BUSINESS

BoT upgrades Thai GDP forecast after robust Q4

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026

» The Bank of Thailand is upbeat about the country's growth prospects, projecting GDP expansion of 1.9% this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5%, after the economy grew stronger than forecast in the fourth quarter of last year.

BUSINESS

Bualuang Securities flags politics as primary market risk

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026

» Domestic political uncertainty is the Thai stock market's most significant immediate risk, as it could undermine investor confidence in the short term if left unresolved, while US tariff measures are viewed as a secondary external headwind, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).

BUSINESS

Demographics fuel Bangkok Life Assurance's growth drive

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026

» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) expects Thailand's life insurance industry to maintain its growth momentum this year, supported by demographic tailwinds and regulatory flexibility, as the company prepares to increase its exposure to Thai equities and roll out a new long-term care product targeting age-related diseases.

OPINION

Thailand's justice gap

Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/02/2026

» This week, Thailand marks the third anniversary of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act 2022 -- albeit half-heartedly.

OPINION

Unlocking Thai competitiveness

Oped, Kiratipong Naewmalee & Phumjit Sri-Udomkajorn, Published on 25/02/2026

» Regulatory reform is an urgent priority in restoring growth to Thailand's emerging economy. Rigid rules and excessive red tape have become significant structural barriers to private sector development. Evidence from several key industries demonstrates that outdated, fragmented legislation continues to constrain competitiveness.

OPINION

Barcode vote row

Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/02/2026

» Re: "Barcodes may make poll void", (BP, Feb 20). With due respect to those prominent legal scholars, especially Prof Wissanu Krea-ngam, the presence of barcodes and QR codes printed on each ballot paper could render the entire general election process void.

THAILAND

Bangkok rolls out cooling centres as heat risks rise in 2026

Komsan Jandamit, Published on 24/02/2026

» Bangkok is stepping up its response to intensifying heat by rolling out air‑conditioned cooling centres across the capital, part of a broader heat management plan aimed at protecting residents as temperatures climb in 2026 and climate risks grow.