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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.

BUSINESS

Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2026

» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.

BUSINESS

Big C allots B8bn for new branches

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 14/02/2026

» Big C Supercenter Plc plans to invest up to 8 billion baht for new branch openings and the renovation of outlets across Thailand.

BUSINESS

Bangchak buys Chevron’s HK unit as Thai firm expands in Asia

Bloomberg News, Published on 13/02/2026

» Bangchak Corp will acquire Chevron’s Hong Kong fuel business for US$270 million as the Thai energy company accelerates its overseas expansion, it said.

BUSINESS

Singapore plans regulation for blind boxes over gambling risks

Bloomberg, Published on 13/02/2026

» As mania about “mystery” shopping sweeps through the world, Singapore is moving to tackle gambling risks raised by products which conceal their specific contents from shoppers. 

BUSINESS

IT prices soar from rising memory costs

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/02/2026

» The prices of computers and some IT products have skyrocketed as a result of rising rates for memory chips in the global market.

BUSINESS

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).

BUSINESS

Consumer confidence to see uptick in February, March

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2026

» Consumer confidence is expected to improve in February and March, driven by the formation of a stable government, the implementation of tangible economic policies and a cabinet lineup that is broadly accepted by the public, says the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

BUSINESS

Retailers urge measures to stimulate economy

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is proposing a comprehensive package of urgent policy measures to stimulate the economy dubbed "Value Shopping – Tourism Boost – Local Investment – Strong SMEs – Skilled Workforce – Fair Competition".

BUSINESS

Chinese New Year spending tipped to rise 5%

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/02/2026

» An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).