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BUSINESS

SET rides wave of post-poll optimism

Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed the first month of 2026 with high hopes for an election-themed rally. Market-cap leader DELTA turned positive again, pushing the SET up more than 20 points in the first week of the year, while positive sentiment about artificial intelligence (AI) on Wall Street spread to Asia.

BUSINESS

Report: Thai hotel rates increased 3% in 2025

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/02/2026

» The average daily rate for hotels in Thailand surged by 3% last year to 4,984 baht and they recorded a longer average length of stay, with Booking.com, Agoda, and direct hotel bookings generating the most revenue, according to SiteMinder.

BUSINESS

Thai growth seen at just 1.5% to 1.75% this year

News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026

» The Thai economy is expected to expand by only 1.5% to 1.75% this year, says a public opinion survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

BUSINESS

Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026

» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.

BUSINESS

Thai border trade drops due to spats with Cambodia

Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026

» Thailand’s border trade with its immediate neighbours slid in 2025 due to armed clashes with Cambodia and internal conflicts in Myanmar.

BUSINESS

Thailand stalls as Vietnam surges

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2026

» As the election campaign intensifies, the theme of restructuring has been a common refrain across the political spectrum, promoted as a tool to revive an economy that has struggled to gain momentum in recent decades.

BUSINESS

Interest rates nudge banks to record varied results

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2026

» Large local banks posted mixed operating results in 2025, attributed to a decrease in interest income as rates declined, as well as heightened uncertainties.

BUSINESS

Banks focus on selective segments for auto loans

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2026

» Banks are adopting mixed strategies for auto loans this year, focusing on selective segments amid weak consumer purchasing power.

BUSINESS

Loan repayments set to hit record high

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026

» Kasikornbank (KBank) expects loan repayments to hit a record high in 2025, with loan growth in 2026 projected to increase marginally in line with Thai economic conditions.

BUSINESS

Headline inflation set to see slight rise

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/01/2026

» Average headline inflation is expected to rise slightly in 2026, driven by increasing prices of agricultural products and the recovery of the tourism sector, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).