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Economy has 'left ICU', says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's economy has now "left the intensive care unit [ICU]", reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
State firms told to avoid borrowing when investing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Finance Ministry may require state-owned enterprises planning new investments to rely primarily on their own revenues to reduce the burden on public debt.
Customs mulls duty hike on luxury goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Customs Department is considering raising import duties on luxury goods to increase government revenue.
SME loans to be aided by programmes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026
» Despite weak loan growth in the banking sector, economists believe existing schemes will be sufficient to support lending for two years, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
SET rides wave of post-poll optimism
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed the first month of 2026 with high hopes for an election-themed rally. Market-cap leader DELTA turned positive again, pushing the SET up more than 20 points in the first week of the year, while positive sentiment about artificial intelligence (AI) on Wall Street spread to Asia.
Tech and healthcare investment outlook good
Business, Published on 12/02/2026
» Foreign investors are expected to continue investing in advanced technology, healthcare and sustainability industries this year, following a record high of 324 billion baht in outlays last year, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD) at the Ministry of Commerce.
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.
Thailand puts digital assets on a firmer footing
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's expansion of the derivatives market to include digital assets and carbon credits is a positive move that will put the country at the forefront of Southeast Asia's digital economy, says the Thai unit of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
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.
Brokerages upbeat on investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/02/2026
» Tisco Securities has proposed the new government proceed with the planned establishment of the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme as a tool to promote long-term savings, strengthen household investment discipline, and strengthen Thailand's capital market with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.