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Synnex predicts 10% growth as prices rise
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/04/2026
» Despite intensifying economic pressures and a cooling consumer market, SET-listed IT distributor Synnex (Thailand) is holding firm to its 10% growth target this year, aiming to reach 53 billion baht in annual revenue in a strategic pivot towards high-value technology, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, and renewable energy solutions.
Global tensions hit home
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» With the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil turmoil speeds up Thailand's electric shift
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Banks and car buyers are increasingly shifting towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as surging oil prices, fuelled by Middle East tensions, reshape Thailand's auto market, says Ford Thailand.
Stronger baht hurts travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2026
» The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Eastern Economic Corridor counts on U-Tapao, Aerotropolis progress
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is expected to attract a fresh wave of investment this year, following renewed progress in the long-delayed U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aerotropolis development project, according to the EEC Office.
Gold prices plunge in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 23/03/2026
» Gold prices in Thailand dropped sharply on Monday, falling by 3,850 baht from the previous close, according to the latest update from the Gold Traders Association.
Japanese fan-fitted jackets, other workwear a hit with foreign visitors
Kyodo News, Published on 23/03/2026
» Jackets fitted with motorised fans have become popular with laborers during Japan's sweltering summer months, but at one workwear store in Tokyo, it is foreign visitors who are driving sales.
Jury finds Musk misled Twitter shareholders
Published on 21/03/2026
» SAN FRANCISCO - A US federal jury has found Elon Musk liable for claims he defrauded Twitter shareholders by trying to drive down the social media company’s stock price so he could renegotiate or back out of a $44-billion takeover in 2022.
Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/03/2026
» The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate three-quarters of its resources to overseas markets this year in a strategic shift aimed at diversifying visitor demographics and attracting more overnight high spenders.
Higher power prices prompts push for solar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2026
» Small businesses and households are being urged to reduce their reliance on the state electricity grid and adopt solar power solutions, as global energy price volatility threatens to drive up costs, despite Thailand's capped power tariffs, according to solar firms.