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Scoot bookings strong despite Gulf strife
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/04/2026
» Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, continues to register strong air travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf war across seven destinations in Thailand and plans to expand into secondary regional cities, supported by the delivery of nine Embraer E190‑E2 aircraft.
Thai AirAsia to revamp flights to Seoul from May
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/02/2026
» Thai AirAsia will replace Thai AirAsia X in operating direct flights to Seoul from May 1, and aims to increase its domestic market share to 45% from 40% this year, despite intense competition from other low‑cost carriers that are aggressively expanding their fleets.
Thailand finally gets serious about climate action
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2026
» Thailand is preparing to enforce its first climate change law, a landmark step that could reshape the country's economy and environmental policy for decades to come.
Economy has 'left ICU', says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's economy has now "left the intensive care unit [ICU]", reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.
Parties tout digital tech in poll campaigns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/01/2026
» As many political parties' election campaigns highlight the use of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to help revitalise Thailand, IT pundits suggest that such populist AI policies should be implemented carefully and that more needs to be done to ensure the country's sustainable digital future.
Asian shares rangebound as investors await US news
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities traded in a narrow range on Friday after two days of losses, as investors awaited US economic data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's tariffs later in the day.
New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2025
» Thailand is now defined as an "aged" society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
Prescription scheme wins insurers' nod
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/12/2025
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and the insurance industry have officially endorsed the government's "Sukkai Sabai Krabao" (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet) initiative, which allows patients treated at private hospitals to use their prescriptions at participating outside pharmacies.
Thailand's top travel trends for 2026
Business, Published on 08/12/2025
» The 2026 Travel Outlook Report by the digital travel platform Agoda reveals a shift in Thai travel trends, with domestic journeys taking centre stage. The focus is no longer solely on where to go, but on how to make the most of their time.