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Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.
Dead man walking
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/02/2026
» Being labelled the "sick man of Asia" has forced Thailand to reassess the long‑standing problems causing its "chronic economic illness".
Thailand is losing ground to Vietnam
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2026
» Vietnam's GDP is likely to catch up with Thailand's within two years unless the latter undertakes meaningful economic reforms, warn two academics.
Local shabu-shabu competition projected to bubble over
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/02/2026
» The shabu-shabu/sukiyaki buffet sector in Thailand is gearing up for more intense competition this year, according to Miracle Planet Co Ltd, an operator of the Lucky Suki and Lucky Barbecue brands.
Trump's new Iran threats rattle markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2026
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell and oil prices rose yesterday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks put the brakes on a rebound in markets following an AI-fuelled sell-off earlier.
Origin ramps up non-residential push
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2026
» SET-listed developer Origin Property aims to increase the contribution of non-residential revenue to two-thirds of total profit within 5-10 years, up from an estimated 50% this year, as it diversifies into hotels, services and warehouses.
Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
Tour operators insist on VAT relief
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.
‘E-nose’ to sniff out air pollution
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/02/2026
» The persistent threat of PM2.5 air pollution in Thailand has led to the creation of homegrown solutions to mitigate this environmental challenge.
N.C. Housing slashes projects amid weak demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/02/2026
» SET-listed developer N.C. Housing plans to launch only two projects worth a combined 2 billion baht this year, lower than in previous years, as it remains cautious because of weak consumer purchasing power.