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Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100m Bangkok home
Published on 31/03/2026
» The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly 100 million baht in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.
Journalism remains one of Thai society’s most trusted professions: survey
Published on 27/03/2026
» Bangkok, THAILAND — A new survey conducted by YouGov in partnership with Spark Communications has revealed that journalists top the list of most trusted professions in Thailand.
A Deep Dive into Trading the "Supply Chain Crisis" Theme: Why It Is Your New Opportunity
Published on 20/03/2026
» In an era where the world is interconnected via supply chains, a single event—whether it be war, trade sanctions, natural disasters, or port closures—can instantly create tremors across global financial markets. For traders, this is not "bad news," but a trading theme full of opportunity if one deeply understands the mechanisms of a supply chain crisis. This article will take you on a deep dive into what a Supply Chain Crisis is, which markets it affects, and how to strategise your trades to gain an advantage during periods of high market volatility.
Stricter checks for 5-million-baht withdrawals from April 1
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» Financial institutions in Thailand will designate any cash withdrawal of 5 million baht or more in a single day as a high‑risk transaction from April 1, 2026, with customers required to provide clear explanations and supporting documents on the source and purpose of the funds.
PTTEP to Launch AAA-Rated USD & THB Debentures
Published on 18/03/2026
» Bangkok, 18 March 2026 – PTTEP plans to issue new debentures in two currencies: Digital USD Debentures, marking Asia’s first fully digital USD-denominated debenture offering for retail investors via the Pao Tang application, and THB Debentures tailored for institutional and high-net-worth investors. The issuance aims to broaden investment opportunities in a company with strong and sustainable growth potential, underscored by the highest “AAA” credit rating from TRIS Rating. The debentures are expected to be offered by the second quarter of 2026.
Chinese man jailed for phishing scam
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/03/2026
» A Chinese man has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for running a phishing scam in which Thai and foreign victims were tricked into entering their credit‑card details through fraudulent links.
CPF posts 29% rise in 2025 profit to B25.1bn; dividend at record B1.25
Published on 27/02/2026
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Co Ltd (CPF) reported a net profit of 25.1 billion baht for 2025, marking a 29% increase from 2024. The improvement was primarily driven by stronger gross profit margins.
CMAN posts second straight record profit despite revenue dip
Published on 26/02/2026
» Chememan Public Company Limited (CMAN), a leading global producer of lime and lime derivatives under the CHEMEMAN brand, posted a record net profit for the second consecutive year in 2025, despite a decline in revenue amid lower selling prices and currency headwinds.
Decoding the strategy: why economic news is the success equation in the AI-driven investment era
Published on 24/02/2026
» In the current financial landscape, split-second changes can signify investment opportunities or unforeseen risks. The relationship between economic news and trading is no longer merely about monitoring general information; it is the key to unlocking the direction of global capital markets. Institutional investors and professional traders recognise that the systematic integration of economic news into trading strategies is central to sustainable portfolio growth. In an era dominated by algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), understanding the dynamics of economic news allows investors to anticipate market movements and adapt ahead of the curve.
Geopolitics, Volatility, and the Case for a Strong Trading Fortress
Published on 23/02/2026
» In a world connected at the speed of a fingertip, a troop movement on the other side of the globe or the signing of a trade agreement by major powers is no longer just foreign news buried in a newspaper column. It has become a trading signal, one that can impact your investment portfolio within seconds.