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Egat makes B31bn investment to upgrade EEC power system
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is spending 31 billion baht to upgrade the power transmission system in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a bid to ease a bottleneck for electricity supply to data centre development projects.
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.
Billionaire Sarath’s Gulf doubles Kbank stake
Bloomberg and Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» Gulf Development Plc, controlled by billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi, has doubled its stake in Kasikornbank Plc to become the Thai commercial lender’s largest shareholder.
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.
Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.
Big C allots B8bn for new branches
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 14/02/2026
» Big C Supercenter Plc plans to invest up to 8 billion baht for new branch openings and the renovation of outlets across Thailand.
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.
Thailand’s Minor International to 'explore' Hong Kong IPO
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand’s Minor International Public Company Limited, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups, is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) for its restaurant business, people familiar with the matter said, at a time when Bangkok’s stock market tries to revive activity at home.
Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026
» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.
Election result to keep foreign funds flowing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Stock market analysts expect foreign funds to keep flowing into Thailand as the decisive general election outcome signals stronger political stability and reduces the risk of extreme populist policies, keeping fiscal discipline intact.