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Thailand finally gets serious about climate action
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2026
» Thailand is preparing to enforce its first climate change law, a landmark step that could reshape the country's economy and environmental policy for decades to come.
Local shabu-shabu competition projected to bubble over
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/02/2026
» The shabu-shabu/sukiyaki buffet sector in Thailand is gearing up for more intense competition this year, according to Miracle Planet Co Ltd, an operator of the Lucky Suki and Lucky Barbecue brands.
Trump's new Iran threats rattle markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2026
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell and oil prices rose yesterday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks put the brakes on a rebound in markets following an AI-fuelled sell-off earlier.
Import duties plunge thanks to strong baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2026
» The exchange rate, economic conditions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) have affected import duty revenue for the Customs Department, with collections 8% below target for the first three months of fiscal 2026.
Tour operators insist on VAT relief
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.
‘E-nose’ to sniff out air pollution
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/02/2026
» The persistent threat of PM2.5 air pollution in Thailand has led to the creation of homegrown solutions to mitigate this environmental challenge.
New system to slash trademark rejections
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has launched a new checking system to help people register their trademarks, in a bid to reduce the number of application rejections and minimise wasted time and resources.
Krungsri eyes extra B100bn in SME loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious target to expand its portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans by 100 billion baht over four years, increasing total outstanding SME loans to 350 billion.
Thais urged to go global amid volatile markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2026
» Global markets will remain volatile as shifting US economic policies, an evolving interest rate cycle, an uneven global recovery, and persistent geopolitical risks normalise market swings, warns Maybank Securities (Thailand).
Gold prices sag as Chinese New Year starts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Gold prices typically rise during Lunar New Year as demand for the precious metal strengthens during this auspicious season.