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Department to set standards for EV charging stations
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) has moved to establish national standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen fuel infrastructure, aiming to streamline investment and ensure safety as Thailand accelerates its transition to clean energy.
Gulf Development increases Kasikornbank stake to 10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» A move by Gulf Development Plc (GULF) to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to 10% is seen as a calculated effort to balance financial optimisation with long-term strategic positioning, while carefully navigating regulatory constraints, analysts say.
Motorcycle industry targets 2m units
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's motorcycle industry is setting its sights on producing 2 million units in 2026, driven by expectations of stronger economic conditions, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Running for a good cause: Bosch Charity Run 2026
Published on 16/02/2026
» Imagine a day where every stride contributes to a brighter future. That's exactly what over 400 individuals experienced at the recent Bosch Charity Run 2026 in Bangkok's vibrant Benjakitti Park.
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.
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.
Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026
» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.
Fuel usage declined 0.2% in 2025
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped slightly last year, falling by 0.2% year-on-year due to the economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.