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Stronger baht hurts travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2026
» The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Mideast expats eye Thai luxury homes
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/04/2026
» The conflict in the Middle East has begun to prompt expatriates working in the region, as well as buyers from affected countries, to seek ready-to-move residential units in beach destinations, particularly Phuket.
Selective strategies key amid energy price surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thailand's equity market is bracing for renewed cost pressures as energy prices surge, echoing patterns seen during earlier stages of the Russia-Ukraine war, with analysts urging selective positioning amid rising inflation risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Thai hospital boom set to continue despite conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2026
» Though patients from the Middle East are shrinking as a result of war, analysts are upbeat about prospects for Thai hospitals this year as the country has emerged as a medical and wellness hub and is transitioning into a "super-aged" society.
Grab eyes growth amid fuel crunch
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/03/2026
» Grab Thailand is bracing for a "mini-crisis" due to rising fuel costs, with a contingency plan to introduce passenger surcharges while sustaining aggressive promotions to maintain demand and merchant income, particularly as more people work from home.
AXA highlights local insurance protection gap
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/03/2026
» Thailand needs to address the protection gap in the insurance industry to drive growth in the sector, which is critical for the country's economic development and the well-being of its people, says France-based insurer AXA.
Acer looks beyond computer market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/03/2026
» Acer Computer is accelerating its expansion beyond the computer market into healthcare, energy, industrial PCs and large home appliances, while stepping up local assembly to expand its "Made in Thailand" portfolio.
Thailand property 2026: Strategic balance of risk and reward
Business, Published on 12/03/2026
» Property developers and investors in Thailand must strategically balance risk and reward amid persistent market uncertainties this year, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Tourism braces for impact of Mideast war
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thai tourism should brace for an influx of foreigners seeking a safe haven amid growing geopolitical conflict, similar to the surge experienced during the Russia-Ukraine War a few years ago, when Russian arrivals rose to 1.74 million in 2024, significantly impacting property markets in tourism cities.
Exporters confront carbon footprints
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.