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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.
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.
Pet food maker i-Tail targets innovation for revenue growth
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 10/02/2026
» Global pet food manufacturer i-Tail Corporation Plc (ITC), a subsidiary of Thai Union Group, has unveiled its 2026 innovation strategy, aiming for new products to contribute 15% of total revenue this year as global demand shifts towards science-backed pet wellness and longevity.
Suphachai rules out digital merger
Business, KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and SIRIVISH TOOMGUM, Published on 28/01/2026
» Arise Ventures Group, the new major shareholder in True Corporation, insists it has not considered merging its True Internet Data Center Co Ltd (True IDC) and Ascend Money into True's organisational structure, as it could burden True's telecom business.
NIST International School expands city‑centre campus
Business, Published on 27/01/2026
» NIST International School has opened three major facilities -- the Innovation Building, Pavilion Building and Elementary Buildings -- marking a significant expansion of its city‑centre campus and reinforcing its not‑for‑profit commitment to holistic education.
Thailand stalls as Vietnam surges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2026
» As the election campaign intensifies, the theme of restructuring has been a common refrain across the political spectrum, promoted as a tool to revive an economy that has struggled to gain momentum in recent decades.
Rice stockpiling under scrutiny
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 20/01/2026
» Rice experts say the stockpile requirement is reasonable for exports, boosts the quality of rice, and ensures the country's food security.
Institute for Trade and Development sees promise in region, South Asia
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 15/01/2026
» Global trade in 2026 is expected to grow more complex, driven by geopolitical tensions, protectionist policies, stricter environmental rules and shifting supply chains. Yet opportunities in neighbouring countries and South Asia persist in a divided world, according to the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD).
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.
American invasion likely to shape crude prices, baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/01/2026
» The US invasion of Venezuela is likely to send global oil prices lower and weaken the baht, according to a researcher, while managing economic and diplomatic policy amid geopolitical entanglements could become more complicated.