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AI boom drives tech investment surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/03/2026
» IT spending in Thailand is expected to reach almost 1.1 trillion baht in 2026, up 8.36% year-on-year, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investment, according to the latest forecast by business tech and insight firm Gartner.
Competitiveness hinges on embracing sustainability
Business, Published on 05/01/2026
» While the global economy is set to stabilise this year, uncertainty lingers given shifting trade policies, tariff structures and the urgent need for climate action.
Dell sets out major AI advances in 2026
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/12/2025
» Agentic artificial intelligence (AI), sovereign AI, and stronger governance frameworks, coupled with measurable business outcomes, will be the defining AI trends in 2026, according to Dell Technologies.
Pundits assess disaster's impact on Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The final impact of the devastating floods in the South on GDP growth will depend on the speed of recovery and reconstruction, say analysts, as the government could expedite disaster relief cash handouts to affected households in the less prosperous region.
Asian shares rise with upbeat data from US
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced as a global rally gained vigour on strong economic data that eased concerns about the US economy. Regional investors also believe central banks may do more to cushion tariff-related pressure on economic growth.
Thailand Post venture provides pet healthcare delivery
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand Post has partnered with Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Veterinary Science and Bangkok Animal Hospital to launch a pet healthcare logistics service through its EMS delivery service, aiming to develop the pet health market across the country.
Worldwide GenAI spending to reach $644bn in 2025
Business, Published on 10/04/2025
» Worldwide generative AI (GenAI) spending is expected to total $644 billion in 2025, an increase of 76% from 2024, according to a forecast by the technology research and advisory firm Gartner Inc.
Gartner: Thai IT spending gain expected to lag global rate
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2025
» Thailand's IT spending is expected to grow at slower rate than global growth, registering nearly 1 trillion baht in 2025, driven by investment in data centres.
Dell: Rise of AI set to continue in 2025
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/01/2025
» This year agentic artificial intelligence (AI) should spread and sovereign AI strategies will become more important, according to global firm Dell Technologies.
Uncertainties and challenges
Business, Published on 30/12/2024
» 2025 is just around the corner and everyone is looking for clues about the prospects for the global and domestic economies in the coming year.With Donald Trump set to return to the White House on Jan 20, the US factors seem difficult to predict given the personality of the President-elect billionaire we all learned from his first term.But something the world can expect is growing US protectionism, through the proposed import tax hike Trump has clearly announced; countermeasures from the targeted countries, notably China, would put the global economy on the verge of turmoil.Amid the uncertainties and challenges ahead, the Bangkok Post has identified five megatrends for 2025.Let's hear from experts about their potential development in the year to come so we can at least prepare ourselves for what could be another tough year.