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New project to help riders switch to EVs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) on a project to support motorcycle taxi riders in switching to electric vehicles.
Why Thailand remains a strategic hub for investors in Asean
Published on 12/02/2026
» Khun Melea Cruz, Partner, Tax & Legal, shares insights on why Thailand continues to strengthen its position as a strategic investment hub for Asean, highlighting record investment inflows, forward-looking government strategies and major infrastructure and regulatory developments supporting long-term investor confidence.
Phuket gears up for Chinese New Year tourism surge
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/02/2026
» Phuket is preparing to welcome a surge of visitors during the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, with a month-long programme of events beginning today aimed at stimulating early-year tourism and generating more than 600 million baht in revenue.
AIA Thailand opens “AIA Connect” Premium Office Tower
Published on 02/02/2026
» AIA Thailand held a topping-off ceremony for “AIA Connect”, a premium office tower on Ratchadaphisek Road in northern Bangkok’s new central business district. The building offers 58,000 square metres of total lettable space. AIA Connect, the fourth office tower developed by AIA Thailand, is designed for leading local and international organisations seeking modern, flexible workspaces that prioritise wellbeing.
GWM to close ORA Good Cat line as it expands EV expansion in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» Great Wall Motor (GWM) is set to discontinue production of its ORA Good Cat electric vehicle after four years on the Thai market, marking the end of a model that played a pivotal role in popularising battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the kingdom.
‘Decoding the Economic Future’ forum: Live Updates
Online Reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Bangkok Post, in collaboration with TNN16, is presenting a special forum, “TNN16 x Bangkok Post - Election 2026: Decoding the Economic Future”, on Thursday from 12pm to 2pm. Explore the outlook for the Thai economy from the perspectives of speakers from eight political parties in our live updates below.
Fire hits golf cart repair garage in Nakhon Pathom
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2026
» A fire broke out following an explosion involving a small battery at an electric golf cart repair garage in Kamphaeng Saen district of Nakhon Pathom on Saturday morning. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
BMTA to receive B9.1bn cash influx
News, Published on 16/01/2026
» The cabinet has approved 9.1 billion baht in funding to boost the liquidity of the cash-strapped Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), which is moving ahead with major reforms aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency.
Double A Posts Revenue Surpassing 16 Billion Baht and Nearly 1 Billion Baht in Profit
Published on 02/12/2025
» The company stands firm amid economic volatility with steady sales volume and market share in key domestic markets while expanding growth in new markets such as India, Australia, and Africa.
SCB WEALTH Navigates the “Storm Shift” at Year-End Forum
Published on 28/11/2025
» SCB WEALTH under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) recently hosted the SCB WEALTH Holistic Wealth Forum 2025 under the theme “Storm Shift”, bringing together top-tier local and global experts to provide clients with a strategic “investment compass” to weather global economic storms. Looking ahead to 2026, the forum identified it as a pivotal year marked by major disruptions—from geopolitical tensions and AI-driven technological shifts to evolving global economic structures. Despite these challenges, Thailand is seen as entering a “golden opportunity” phase, supported by surging foreign investment figures from the Board of Investment (BOI). Foreign investment and capital markets are accelerating efforts to transition Thailand into the New Economy, driven by the Third Wave of innovation in AI, semiconductors, and data centres. BlackRock highlighted AI infrastructure as a major force poised to reshape the global economy. Meanwhile, Hua Seng Heng projected that gold prices will remain on an upward trajectory in 2026, with potential to reach USD 4,700. SCB Fund Management (SCBFM) forecasted Thai baht volatility within a range of THB 31–33 per USD. The forum concluded with insights on family office strategy and the importance of establishing a family constitution to ensure long-term wealth preservation. Experts emphasised the need for neutral mediation mechanisms to protect family wealth from internal disruptions and promote sustainable legacy planning.