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Billionaire Sarath’s Gulf doubles Kbank stake

Bloomberg and Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026

» Gulf Development Plc, controlled by billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi, has doubled its stake in Kasikornbank Plc to become the Thai commercial lender’s largest shareholder.

BUSINESS

Call for police reform to boost tourism

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2026

» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, hampering the nation's tourism reputation.

BUSINESS

Thailand’s Minor International to 'explore' Hong Kong IPO

Bloomberg News, Published on 13/02/2026

» Thailand’s Minor International Public Company Limited, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups, is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) for its restaurant business, people familiar with the matter said, at a time when Bangkok’s stock market tries to revive activity at home.

BUSINESS

Retailers urge measures to stimulate economy

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is proposing a comprehensive package of urgent policy measures to stimulate the economy dubbed "Value Shopping – Tourism Boost – Local Investment – Strong SMEs – Skilled Workforce – Fair Competition".

BUSINESS

Hotel sector braces for challenging year

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/02/2026

» Thailand's hotel sector will remain highly challenging in 2026, pressured by multiple factors, including uncertainty in key foreign markets amid global geopolitical risks and the continued strength of the baht, according to Kasikorn Research Center.

BUSINESS

Private sector welcomes poll result

Business, SOMHATAI MOSIKA and LAMONPHET APISITNIRAN, Published on 10/02/2026

» The private sector is optimistic about the formation of the new government, anticipating stability and policy continuity. Businesses are urging the new administration to appoint qualified individuals to ministerial positions.

BUSINESS

Line Man Wongnai weighs IPO in Hong Kong or New York

Bloomberg, Published on 06/02/2026

» Line Man Wongnai, a Thai technology startup backed by Singapore’s GIC Pte, is considering an initial public offering abroad to tap stronger investor demand and secure a higher valuation, a move that would signal a lack of confidence in the local stock market.

BUSINESS

Muyuan eyes Asia pig farms after $1.4 billion listing

Bloomberg News, Published on 06/02/2026

» HONG KONG — Muyuan Foods Co plans to partner with Asian pig farmers and enhance its global feed-grain supply network after raising HK$10.7 billion (US$1.4 billion) in Hong Kong’s biggest listing of the year so far.

BUSINESS

Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans

Reuters, Published on 06/02/2026

» Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was ​told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.

BUSINESS

ECB holds interest rates as strong euro causes jitters

AFP, Published on 05/02/2026

» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady for its fifth straight meeting Thursday, saying the eurozone economy remained "resilient" despite mounting worries about the impact of a stronger euro.