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Energy wake-up call
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026
» Business leaders are calling for the government to study long-term energy security strategies to reduce reliance on imported energy and expand access to renewable sources in the wake of the ongoing crisis stemming from war in the Middle East.
Thailand vows to host 1st Disneyland in region
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government remains committed to bringing the first Disneyland theme park to Southeast Asia as part of the EEC Capital City project, with potential investors from the Middle East already indicating interest in becoming partners.
Oil price spike threatens to cut Thai GDP growth, raise inflation
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 24/03/2026
» A rise in global oil prices poses a growing risk to Thailand's economic outlook, with Tisco Financial Group warning that a 10% increase in crude from a baseline of US$72 per barrel could trim GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 percentage points, while lifting inflation by about 0.8%.
AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/03/2026
» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
'Silver age' workers the future of premium talent
Business, Published on 17/03/2026
» A transformative shift in the labour market is taking place as Thailand approaches "super-aged society" status by 2030, according to Jobsdb by SEEK, a leading online job platform.
Economic toll of war grows
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
Amazon Web Services eyes Thailand as future AI hub
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Cloud service provider Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thailand has positioned its local cloud region as a future artificial intelligence (AI) hub, targeting enterprises' rising demand for highly complex, independent "frontier AI agents".
The future of audit: Governance safeguards quality and trust in AI era
Business, Lee Boon Teck, Published on 05/03/2026
» Auditing has long been the cornerstone of transparency and accountability in business. For much of its history, it has been a manual craft: imagine auditors working in conference rooms, sifting through piles of paperwork, and validating financial statements. This process, which relied on sampling, involved examining a subset of transactions as a proxy for the organisation's activities -- it was effective but limited by time and scale.
Microsoft backs local AI-driven legal reform
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Microsoft is urging Southeast Asian governments to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through "broad diffusion", warning that emerging economies risk being left behind as the developed world advances rapidly.
Asian shares poised for best February on record
Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as concerns about technology company valuations and geopolitical hotspots weighed on sentiment. But the MSCI Asia Pacific Index has gained 7.1% this month, making it the best February performance on record.