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DeepSeek gets OK to buy H200s
Business, Fanny Potkin, Published on 31/01/2026
» China has given its top AI start-up DeepSeek approval to buy Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips with regulatory conditions that are still being finalised, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
Call for speedy passage of clean air bill
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/12/2025
» Tourism operators hope senators can complete the reading of the clean air bill before the House dissolution in order for it to be enacted during this high season, as northern regions brace for smog.
Lots to do before checking out
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2025
» Before southern Thailand was hit by a massive flood last week, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled an early dissolution of parliament, possibly by mid-December instead of the previously announced late January 2026, following opposition pressure for a no-confidence vote against the minority government.
Thai businesses oppose new industry rules
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged lawmakers to reconsider three draft bills it says could harm Thailand's fragile economy.
Flight-tracking platform sees traffic soar
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2025
» The popular global flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 experienced a sudden surge among Thai viewers earlier this month, fuelled by interest from people eager to track the flight movements of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra during his private jet flight to Dubai on Sept 4 and eventual return to Thailand on Sept 8.
SE Asian arrivals remain sluggish
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» Demonstrations in Indonesia and a weakened Vietnamese dong could impact inbound arrivals to Thailand in the short term, though both markets are still projected to have high GDP growth and contain a large youth population deemed to have high potential.
Stocks stage relief rally but trade tensions persist
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities rose yesterday and global markets attempted a rebound after a brutal selloff, while gold reached a record as rising trade tensions left investors nervous and sparked a flight to safe-haven assets.
Asia hits pause button after week of gains
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/02/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities paused yesterday after a week of decent gains led by the return of risk-on sentiment in China, especially among technology storks, but tariff worries continue to hang over the region.
Global sell-off intensifies on signs of US weakness
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/08/2024
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off intensified yesterday as concerns grew over the health of the US economy and disappointing forecasts from major tech firms. Japanese shares plunged on expectations for more interest-rate hikes, further darkening the mood.