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Commercial EVs picked to propel Thai boom

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026

» Thailand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market is expected to gain significant momentum this year, with sales projected to surpass 120,000 units partially due to soaring oil prices, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).

BUSINESS

Thai hospital boom set to continue despite conflict

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2026

» Though patients from the Middle East are shrinking as a result of war, analysts are upbeat about prospects for Thai hospitals this year as the country has emerged as a medical and wellness hub and is transitioning into a "super-aged" society.

BUSINESS

AI boom drives tech investment surge

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/03/2026

» IT spending in Thailand is expected to reach almost 1.1 trillion baht in 2026, up 8.36% year-on-year, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investment, according to the latest forecast by business tech and insight firm Gartner.

BUSINESS

AI and the digital productivity boom

Business, Published on 19/02/2026

» Across Southeast Asia, a new wave of digital productivity is reshaping how economies grow, compete and innovate, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of this transformation. No longer just a supporting tool, AI is becoming foundational infrastructure, much like roads, electricity and telecom once were.

BUSINESS

True eager to seek synergy with Arise, CP

Business, KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA and SRISAMORN PHOOSUPHANUSORN, Published on 29/01/2026

» True Corporation intends to harness the strength and resources of its group and those of incoming majority shareholder Arise Ventures Group to generate profit and dividend payments.

BUSINESS

Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026

» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.

BUSINESS

AI remains dominant factor in 2026

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/01/2026

» XSpring Asset Management (XSpring AM) sees artificial intelligence (AI) as the dominant investment theme in 2026, continuing to reshape global equity markets and drive long-term capital flows across regions and sectors.

BUSINESS

From health crisis to growth engine: Why Thailand’s wellness economy is poised to lead Asia’s ageing future 

Business, Archawee Eiamsoonthongchai, Bangkok Bank, Published on 22/12/2025

» Thailand is entering a demographic turning point. Within a few years, almost one-third of the population will be over 60 years old. Births have fallen below deaths, and the country is on a clear path toward becoming a super-aged society. This shift carries deep consequences for fiscal sustainability, labour productivity and long-term growth.

BUSINESS

Line Man Wongnai postpones SET listing

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/12/2025

» Line Man Wongnai is to postpone its plan to list shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) this year due to unfavourable market conditions.

BUSINESS

Vietnam building boom a boon for BMP

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2025

» The growing plastic pipes and fittings industry in Vietnam is providing strong momentum for Binh Minh Plastics Joint Stock Co (BMP), a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group (SCG), which is positioning itself to meet rising demand by expanding high value-added and environmentally friendly products in the domestic market.