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Investors revert back to 'risk-on' mode
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2026
» Global financial markets are shifting back into a "risk-on" mode as investors increasingly look beyond geopolitical tensions and refocus on macroeconomic signals and policy direction, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
State procurement touts digital projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2026
» Government procurement will focus primarily on investment in digital innovation and green initiatives, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
BoT set to leave interest rates unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2026
» Local research centres expect the Bank of Thailand to leave interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, adopting a wait-and-see approach amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Officials set to consider increasing solar purchases
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/04/2026
» The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) will meet on Wednesday to consider a plan to buy more solar power from households and businesses, with the intention of encouraging people to generate their own electricity.
Thai SMEs urged to seek new markets amid shipping hurdles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2026
» Exports by Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to be adversely affected by changes in shipment patterns, says the head of the Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand.
Limited impact seen from co-pay scheme
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/04/2026
» Economists have played down the impact of the long-awaited second phase of the government's latest co-payment plus scheme in propping up the subdued economy, citing a limited budget, while goods prices are expected to rise substantially from the second quarter due to elevated oil prices.
AI progress hobbled by structural limitations
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/04/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a new phase of accelerated adoption and capability, but the systems designed to govern, evaluate, and integrate it are struggling to keep pace.
Beyond organic agriculture
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 27/04/2026
» In an era of climate change, volatile commodity prices and increasingly discerning consumers, Thailand's agricultural sector is facing a profound shift. The challenge for farmers is no longer simply producing more crops at lower cost, but producing them in a way that demonstrates sustainability, traceability and environmental responsibility.
Thai banks pivot as fees are regulated
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026
» Banks are preparing for a potential decline in fee-based income following the central bank's move to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth in the first quarter of this year.
Rising oil, power costs weigh on steel
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/04/2026
» Thailand's steel and iron industry is reeling from the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, as higher shipping costs for imported iron ore -- the key raw material for steelmaking -- push production expenses to new heights.