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Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.
Food industry growth fuelled by health
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Thai food industry is continuing to grow this year, particularly in the healthy food sector focused on promoting longevity. Innovation is crucial to developing new offerings that meet consumer demand, say food industry veterans.
Economy has 'left ICU', says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's economy has now "left the intensive care unit [ICU]", reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Digital agency touts operations plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) has outlined its operations plan for this year, dubbed "depa unstoppable" and focusing on continued training of human resources, the promotion of innovation investment and the development of digital infrastructure.
Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.
Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026
» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.
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.
Property Perfect plans to sell land, inventory for liquidity
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/02/2026
» SET-listed developer Property Perfect has frozen new project launches this year and plans to offer land bank plots and properties worth a combined 4.8 billion baht for sale to strengthen liquidity.
Fitch says durable coalition crucial to fiscal outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» A durable coalition will be critical to Thailand's post-election fiscal outlook and would help reduce the risk of a sovereign rating downgrade, says Fitch Ratings.
C&G adding 2 Bangkok waste power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/02/2026
» Bangkok is set to strengthen its waste management system with two new waste-to-energy power plants being developed by C&G Environmental Protection (Thailand).