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War risks, rate cuts affect Thai banks’ margins
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2026
» The local banking industry recorded marginal net profit growth in the first quarter of this year, pressured by a decline in net interest income (NII) as conflicts in the Middle East are expected to heighten risks for the sector.
Investment promotion rethink proposed
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand may need to adjust its investment promotion strategy for targeted industries, particularly data centres, to ensure the country gains maximum benefits, says Industry Minister Varawut Silpa‑archa.
Sansiri condo launch plan unchanged amid market shifts
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2026
» SET-listed developer Sansiri is continuing to launch new condo projects as planned prior to the Middle East conflict, while introducing additional support measures for contractors.
Capital return focus intensifies at ttb
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2026
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has expanded its share repurchase programme to 35 billion baht and extended the scheme for three years as part of its financial management strategy amid sluggish loan growth.
Electric vehicles fuel Tisco auto loan growth in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/04/2026
» Tisco Financial Group, the holding company of Tisco Bank, reported positive auto loan growth in Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, mainly driven by an increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales.
Thai bond market under pressure as inflation fears increase
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/04/2026
» Thailand's bond market is facing mounting pressure as surging oil prices fuel inflation fears, drive a sharp repricing of the yield curve, and accelerate foreign capital outflows, according to market participants.
Construction costs rise on tensions
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/04/2026
» Middle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Budget tightened amid crisis focus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered that the fiscal 2027 budget be aligned with current crisis conditions, prioritising cuts to non-essential spending and limiting requests for additional budget allocations by government agencies to investment spending only.
CP All's virtual banking restructuring under scrutiny
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/04/2026
» Thailand's retail giant CP All (CPALL) is facing intensifying scrutiny over its proposed restructuring plan to integrate three key subsidiaries into a virtual banking ecosystem, after independent directors formally opposed the move.
Thailand steps up efforts to lure high-tech US investments
Business, Published on 21/04/2026
» INVESTMENT: Thailand is intensifying efforts to attract US investment in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors, as part of its strategy to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre businesses.