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Business leaders slash Thai growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth forecast to a range of 1.2-1.6%, citing the ongoing energy crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The previous projection was 1.6-2.0%.
True Shopping shuts amid expanding digital reboot
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/04/2026
» True Shopping, operated by True GS, announced the closure of its home shopping business on April 1 after more than 14 years of operation, citing intensifying competition in the retail and e-commerce sectors.
Food exports poised to drop by over 7%
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 01/04/2026
» Food exports are projected to decline by 7.3% year-on-year to 1.4 trillion baht this year, possibly hitting their lowest level in five years due to Middle East conflicts, say industry groups.
Line Man preps for the worst
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2026
» Line Man Wongnai is preparing for a worst-case energy crisis by considering delivery surcharges on consumers if fuel prices rise by another 9-10 baht.
Private sector urges urgent economic action
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/04/2026
» Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet, expressing hope for a more effective response to a range of economic challenges, from surging fuel prices to broader issues affecting the Thai economy.
Bangkok Life takes more defensive approach
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) is reassessing its business outlook and adopting a more defensive strategy to navigate rising uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through the global economy and Thailand's financial sector.
Japanese ICE still leads Thai drivers as EVs struggle
Business, Published on 31/03/2026
» Japanese car giants are holding firm in Thai satisfaction stakes as electric vehicle (EV) growing pains emerge.
Energy wake-up call
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026
» Business leaders are calling for the government to study long-term energy security strategies to reduce reliance on imported energy and expand access to renewable sources in the wake of the ongoing crisis stemming from war in the Middle East.
Analyst calls for wider mix of Thai energy inputs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/03/2026
» The ongoing energy crisis has underscored the need for Thailand to accelerate the development of a broader mix of energy sources to strengthen its self-reliance, according to an analyst.
Strategy calls for hub luring wealth capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/03/2026
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) is advancing a proposal to establish a private trust framework and related asset management legislation, aiming to position Thailand as a regional hub for wealth capital, particularly from the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.