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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.
Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe in Thailand
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» This year’s Miss Universe pageant in Thailand has been marred by ugly drama, with allegations of an insult to a beauty queen’s intellect, a walkout by pageant contestants and a tearful tantrum by the host.
Bangkok governor denies tunnel beneath collapsed Samsen Road is 'moving'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2025
» Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says the underground railway tunnel beneath the collapsed Samsen Road is stable, denying claims the structure is moving.
Bangkok Film Festival Spotlights Cinema as Soft Power
Published on 10/10/2025
» Amid rapid changes in technology and audience behaviour that continue to challenge the entertainment industry, the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025 returns in full force. The festival serves as a major platform connecting filmmakers, investors, distributors, and audiences through diverse activities, including international film screenings and “Talad Nang,” a key marketplace where content creators can meet producers, distributors and investors from Thailand and abroad. This year’s highlight is a collaboration with BrandThink to organise a series of seminars led by experts, exploring cinema’s evolving role as soft power. The discussions highlight how film is not just a source of entertainment, but a strategic driver of the economy, culture, and communication. They also open perspectives on how Thai content can expand to the global stage, inspire audiences, and fuel long-term growth in the creative economy.
Police bust major pirate football, movie streaming operation
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2025
» Police have busted a large hub run by copyright pirates streaming Premier League football matches and movies through an illegal website, serving over 100,000 members and earning 200 million baht a year.
TV host Kam Phaka faces backlash after targeting MP’s depression
Online Reporters, Published on 09/09/2025
» An online backlash has followed comments by television host Lakkana “Kam Phaka” Punwichai directed at Sirilapas “Mew” Kongtrakarn, a People’s Party MP, during a livestream on the day of the prime ministerial vote.
Cambodia strongman Hun Sen's livestream 'breaks law'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/06/2025
» Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen's livestream broadcast on Friday amounts to interference in Thailand's internal affairs and violates international protocol, says Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Russ Jalichandra.
Premier opts for forgiveness
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has responded with a message of forgiveness following provocative remarks made by Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen during a livestream amid recent tensions between the two nations.
Hun Sen says Thailand owes him gratitude, threatens to expose Shinawatras
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» Cambodian Senate President Samdech Hun Sen has asserted that Thailand owes him a debt of gratitude for once sheltering members of the Shinawatra family, in the latest exchange in the ongoing dispute between him and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Flash Express founder pays ฿100K for unfinished painting by Thai artist
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 25/06/2025
» A Thai artist has revealed the sale of an unfinished painting titled "Wat Jai No.8", for 100,000 baht to Komsan Saelee, the founder of the delivery service Flash Express, part of Thailand's first unicorn startup, Flash Group.