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Billionaire Sarath’s Gulf doubles Kbank stake

Bloomberg and Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» Gulf Development Plc, controlled by billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi, has doubled its stake in Kasikornbank Plc to become the Thai commercial lender’s largest shareholder.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Levelling the e-commerce playing field

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.

BUSINESS

Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.

BUSINESS

Tech and healthcare investment outlook good

Business, Published on 12/02/2026

» Foreign investors are expected to continue investing in advanced technology, healthcare and sustainability industries this year, following a record high of 324 billion baht in outlays last year, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD) at the Ministry of Commerce.

BUSINESS

C&G adding 2 Bangkok waste power plants

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/02/2026

» Bangkok is set to strengthen its waste management system with two new waste-to-energy power plants being developed by C&G Environmental Protection (Thailand).

BUSINESS

Thailand’s corruption score slips

Online Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026

» Thailand’s score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) survey declined to 33 out of 100 from 34 the year before, while its global ranking fell nine places to 116th, according to Transparency International.

BUSINESS

Global solar and wind capacity growth ‘slowed in 2025’

AFP, Published on 10/02/2026

» Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed on Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030.

BUSINESS

Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026

» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.

BUSINESS

Singapore’s income inequality at record low but concerns linger

Bloomberg News, Published on 09/02/2026

» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s income inequality fell to a record low last year amid lingering cost-of-living concerns, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledging to reduce the gap further.