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Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
Hotel operators call for restructure of land tax
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/02/2026
» Hotel operators believe requesting land and building tax discounts on a yearly basis will not help the business sector reduce its fixed‑cost burden in the long run, and urged the government to revise this tax structure to be based on revenue, similar to the previous property tax.
Levelling the e-commerce playing field
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.
Thai-French JV marks new era for Le Grand Véfour
Business, Published on 29/01/2026
» Mud & Hound Plc, a Thai food and beverage company, and Paris Society, part of the Accor Group and a pioneer in premium French hospitality, have announced the formation of a joint venture.
Gold traders seek clarity on new trading rules
Business, NAREERAT WIRIYAPONG and WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 28/01/2026
» The Gold Traders Association (GTA) is asking the Bank of Thailand to clarify all the regulations it is set to enforce regarding gold trading, asking for more time to comply, particularly with the measure for online gold trading using dollar-based transactions.
Delinquent student loan holders targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is preparing to file lawsuits against around 100,000 SLF borrowers to enforce repayment of more than 10 billion baht in unpaid debt.
Thailand tipped for major tourism revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects 39 million foreign arrivals next year, including 9 million Chinese tourists, while announcing its readiness to help stimulate 3 billion baht via its trade show in January.
Big plans for Big Data Institute
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/12/2025
» The Big Data Institute (BDI) under the Digital Economy and Society Ministry has laid out its strategic direction for advancing Thailand through data and artificial intelligence (AI).
Tackling a national scourge
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand plans to rev up efforts to crack down on rampant online scams, which are a menace not only to Thailand but also the global economy. Efforts include improving existing regulations and cooperating with other countries to suppress scams.
Securities and Exchange Commission toughens stance on margin loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new regulations to mitigate systemic risks in margin loan activities, prohibiting securities companies and derivatives business operators from providing loans secured by securities for non-investment purposes.