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Thailand intensifies AI efforts in bid to close the skills gap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aiming to build artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have forged a partnership to bridge the gap between high-level research and commercial application, while addressing a talent shortage.
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.
Turning AI ambition into results
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/04/2026
» Thailand is emerging as part of Southeast Asia's next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, but faces significant challenges in translating ambition into measurable economic value.
Industrial land prices flat as Chinese investors sell up
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/04/2026
» Despite strong demand, average asking prices for industrial land are expected to remain flat due to an influx of land from Chinese investors unable to lease or operate businesses on their plots, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.
BLS sees strong Q1 results for listed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2026
» Listed Thai companies are on track to deliver strong first-quarter financial results, with net profits projected to rise 15% year-on-year and 26% quarter-on-quarter, underpinned by sector-specific tailwinds, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Japan's chip strength poised to power AI era
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2026
» The global semiconductor industry is entering a powerful growth phase as accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across industries has driven unprecedented demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials, says Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand).
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.
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.
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.
Amata U to invest in Laos energy network
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/04/2026
» ENERGY: Amata U, the utilities arm of Amata Corporation Plc, is pressing ahead with plans to jointly develop advanced energy infrastructure in northwestern Laos, covering power generation, transmission and management to serve industries in the region.