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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.
Import duties plunge thanks to strong baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2026
» The exchange rate, economic conditions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) have affected import duty revenue for the Customs Department, with collections 8% below target for the first three months of fiscal 2026.
Tour operators insist on VAT relief
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.
AI and the digital productivity boom
Business, Published on 19/02/2026
» Across Southeast Asia, a new wave of digital productivity is reshaping how economies grow, compete and innovate, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of this transformation. No longer just a supporting tool, AI is becoming foundational infrastructure, much like roads, electricity and telecom once were.
Tourism's 2-speed economy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026
» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
CP Group touts tech strategy
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 18/02/2026
» Charoen Pokphand Group is accelerating its move towards technology-driven operating models, a shift that could help the firm deal with an evolving business landscape.
Thailand Post set to rename subsidiary ahead of listing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2026
» State logistics service provider Thailand Post is set to rename its subsidiary, THP Distribution (THPD), as THP Logistic to better reflect its operations and to expand its business-to-business (B2B) services.
NT seeks fast revenue gains to tackle losses
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2026
» The chairman of National Telecom (NT) has told the state agency's management to develop a quick-win plan to implement in six months to improve its revenue and minimise the impact of anticipated operating losses of around 6 billion baht this year.
Commerce minister calls for more agreements
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand must strengthen its trading position by promoting mutual benefits and pursuing free-trade agreements (FTAs), says Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
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.