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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.
Foreign funds drive baht gains, market rally
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/02/2026
» Continuous foreign fund inflows into both stock and bond markets following the Feb 8 election are likely to push the baht to appreciate beyond 31 against the US dollar, as Thailand's political uncertainties have eased, pundits say.
Planning for disaster management and succeeding
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/02/2026
» The huge floods that caused deaths and billions of baht in damage last November in Hat Yai, the economic and tourism hub in southern Thailand, reflected critical flaws in our disaster management. We should have been prepared for the worst, but we were not.
AIS rolls out country's first artificial intelligence hub
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/02/2026
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched AISpace, the country's first artificial intelligence hub that integrates its network with global AI partners to strengthen national digital capabilities.
Global solar and wind capacity growth ‘slowed in 2025’
AFP, Published on 10/02/2026
» Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed on Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030.
Push for policy to lift competitiveness
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2026
» With the Bhumjaithai Party expected to lead the government for a full four-year term with a high degree of stability, tourism operators are urging the government to focus on long-term investment rather than short-term stimulus in order to compete with regional rivals such as Vietnam.
Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
US Treasury strengthens currency monitoring criteria, Thailand added to watchlist
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US Treasury said on Thursday it was strengthening scrutiny of countries' foreign exchange practices, including their interventions to resist both depreciation and appreciation against the dollar, but it did not accuse any major trading partner of currency manipulation.
Thai trade with Iran under scrutiny
WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 13/01/2026
» A threat by US Prsident Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on goods from countries “doing business” with Iran is unlikely to directly affect Thailand’s export and import sectors, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Geopolitics redraws the trade map
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2026
» Geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela underscore the vulnerability of the global economy and trade to political conflict.