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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.
Jury finds Musk misled Twitter shareholders
Published on 21/03/2026
» SAN FRANCISCO - A US federal jury has found Elon Musk liable for claims he defrauded Twitter shareholders by trying to drive down the social media company’s stock price so he could renegotiate or back out of a $44-billion takeover in 2022.
Volatility easing as traders adjust to war
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 21/03/2026
» Trade on Thai and global stock markets has been volatile this month amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. This week, attacks on energy infrastructure by both the Israeli-US and Iranian sides are having a direct impact on energy prices and availability.
Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated on Friday as dwindling hopes of a resolution to the war with Iran kept oil prices aloft, though a US waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude helped keep a floor under losses.
Electronics sector braces for tariff thump
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/03/2026
» As US tariffs and baht fluctuation pose challenges for the electronics industry, Thailand's major export earner, executives see investment and product diversification as key to cushion the impact, while demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres continues to drive revenue growth.
Thai Airways to raise ticket prices by 10-15%
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/03/2026
» Thai Airways International will raise ticket prices by 10% to 15% to offset surging fuel costs as the carrier grapples with “overwhelming” demand from customers shifting travel plans from the Middle East to Europe, said chief financial officer Cherdchom Thetsathirasak.
Apple now makes about 25% of iPhones in India after China pivot
Bloomberg, Published on 10/03/2026
» Apple increased iPhone production in India by about 53% last year and now makes a quarter of its marquee devices there, reflecting the US company’s efforts to avoid tariffs on China.
Asian equities endure worst week since March 2020
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian equity markets steadied on the final trading day of a volatile week, even as the Mideast conflict raged on. With a 6.4% decline, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index had its worst week since March 2020.