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Thailand wilts as 'financial summer' batters households
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026
» As temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year's hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
Nation prepares for long, hot dry season
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 27/04/2026
» The likelihood of a "super El Niño" poses a serious threat to Thailand's agricultural sector, particularly rice production, potentially increasing food security risks.
Rise of the AI civil servants
Business, Published on 27/04/2026
» At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028, according to the business and technology insights company Gartner Inc.
Trade experts outline Thai export scenarios
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 25/04/2026
» Exports for the year are projected to range from growth of 8% to a 3% contraction, depending on geopolitical developments, global economic growth and inflation, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Struggling to decode fog of war
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Strait of Hormuz crisis has entered a dangerous new phase, illustrating Carl von Clausewitz's dictum that war is the realm of uncertainty.
Regional equity investors find little to cheer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares struggled to gain traction on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled US-Iran peace talks gave investors little to cheer.
Siam Cement set to close Vietnam plant next month
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/04/2026
» Concerns over a raw material shortage in Thailand's manufacturing sector are growing after Siam Cement (SCC) announced a temporary suspension of its Vietnam petrochemical complex because the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing constraints in feedstock procurement.
BIG offers help for industrial partners
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/04/2026
» Bangkok Industrial Gas Co (BIG), Thailand's largest industrial gas producer, is stepping up efforts to help industries weather soaring energy costs by working closely with suppliers and customers to enhance efficiency and cut waste.
Thailand intensifies AI efforts in bid to close the skills gap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aiming to build artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have forged a partnership to bridge the gap between high-level research and commercial application, while addressing a talent shortage.
Caution urged in uncertain market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2026
» Residential developers should adopt a cautious approach to new launches while strengthening revenue, cash flow and cost management, according to SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).