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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.
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 to let foreigners buy more insurance
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2026
» Allowing foreigners to buy insurance policies in Thailand with foreign currencies, particularly yuan, would lift the domestic insurance industry, which is pressured by low interest rates and a sluggish economy, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.
Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
Thai firms urged to adopt AI in data transformation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/02/2026
» NetApp, an intelligent data infrastructure company, has outlined its vision to help organisations overcome data challenges and accelerate their artificial intelligence (AI) innovation with greater scalability, security and cost efficiency.
Electrical goods sales flat due to stagnant economy
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/02/2026
» The sluggish economy continues to cast a shadow over Thailand's electrical appliance industry this year, though warm weather and the World Cup may propel sales.
Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026
» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.
Thai firms chase LNG deals as worldwide prices decline
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand's leading energy companies are moving to lock in long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts as global prices are forecast to decline, in a bid to shield consumers from volatile electricity bills.
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.