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Thailand’s competitiveness problem is not about ideas. It’s about getting things done
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 16/02/2026
» By the time you finish your first coffee in Bangkok, you have probably already read about another plan, roadmap or announcement about how Thailand will grow faster, become more innovative or compete better in the global economy.
Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real 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.
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.
'Zero-trust' data governance gains ground
Business, Published on 12/02/2026
» A zero-trust policy for data governance is becoming increasingly necessary because of the proliferation of unverified artificial intelligence (AI)-generated data, according to Gartner Inc, a business and technology insights company.
Strategy aims to restore appeal of SET
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has rolled out an aggressive strategy to restore the appeal of Thai equities, as the market faces shrinking liquidity, intensifying regional competition and persistent concerns among both domestic and foreign investors.
Stability first: Business urges swift economic action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.
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.
Bank of Thailand expected to avoid manipulation charge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has a low likelihood of being designated a currency manipulator, as foreign exchange intervention in the baht remains well below the US threshold, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.