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Robot makers to invest B10bn in EEC

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/02/2026

» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved more than 10 billion baht in investments from five Chinese companies to establish the country's first humanoid robot component production base in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/02/2026

» The latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand's GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

BUSINESS

Phuket in fresh bid for Specialised Expo

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/02/2026

» Phuket plans to submit a bid for the Specialised Expo again this year, aiming to host the event in 2032 or 2033 under a new "longevity" theme, promoting the island's wellness and sustainable tourism sectors.

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Digital lender sees Thai SME loans surge

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2026

» Funding Societies, Southeast Asia's largest SME digital financing platform, expects the total value of its loan applications in Thailand to reach 5.4 billion baht this year, with application volume growing 30% year-on-year, as it focuses on underserved SMEs with strong growth potential.

BUSINESS

Aberdeen bullish on local equities post-election

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/02/2026

» Aberdeen Asset Management has adopted a bullish stance on Thai equities following the recent election, noting political clarity and improving stability could pave the way for renewed foreign inflows and a recovery in the benchmark index to 1,500 points.

BUSINESS

Phuket in fresh bid for Specialised Expo

Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/02/2026

» Phuket plans to submit a bid for the Specialised Expo again this year, aiming to host the event in 2032 or 2033 under a new “longevity” theme, promoting the island’s wellness and sustainable tourism sectors.

BUSINESS

Thai exports hit 4-year high despite strong baht

Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/02/2026

» The baht’s value is the most important factor affecting exports following the US decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports, with Thai exports recording their strongest growth in four years in January, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

BUSINESS

Chinese shoppers are Asia's biggest airport spenders

South China Morning Post, Published on 23/02/2026

» HONG KONG — Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region's airports in search of gifts, food and luxury purchases, a trade association has found.

BUSINESS

Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom

Bloomberg, Published on 23/02/2026

» Outbound shipments of electronic products and stronger inbound demand for raw materials and machinery pushed Thailand’s exports and imports to their highest levels in four years, as the country seeks a trade agreement with the United States.

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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.