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Moody's upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2026
» Moody's Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand's sovereign outlook.
Call for more state support for green tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2026
» Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
Thailand intensifies AI efforts in bid to close the skills gap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aiming to build artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have forged a partnership to bridge the gap between high-level research and commercial application, while addressing a talent shortage.
Thai rice prices drop on muted demand; weaker rupee keeps India rates steady
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2026
» Indian rice export prices held steady as a weaker rupee offset higher local paddy prices, while Vietnam export prices remained unchanged and Thai rice prices eased on muted demand for the staple grain.
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to higher fuel prices for Labour Day break
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/04/2026
» HONG KONG — The number of Chinese tourists deciding to travel during the five-day Labour Day holiday at the start of next month could rival or exceed last year's headcount despite higher global fuel prices, analysts said, adding travellers were likely to prefer shorter trips to save on transport costs.
War risks, rate cuts affect Thai banks’ margins
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2026
» The local banking industry recorded marginal net profit growth in the first quarter of this year, pressured by a decline in net interest income (NII) as conflicts in the Middle East are expected to heighten risks for the sector.
Caution urged in uncertain market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2026
» Residential developers should adopt a cautious approach to new launches while strengthening revenue, cash flow and cost management, according to SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
Investment promotion rethink proposed
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand may need to adjust its investment promotion strategy for targeted industries, particularly data centres, to ensure the country gains maximum benefits, says Industry Minister Varawut Silpa‑archa.
PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’s
Mongkol Bangprapa and Reuters, Published on 22/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed the decision by Moody’s Investors Service to revise Thailand’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable” while affirming its sovereign rating at Baa1.
Thai industrial sentiment drops in March due to Middle East war
Reuters, Published on 22/04/2026
» Thailand's industrial sentiment index dropped in March, weighed down by higher oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday.