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Chinese New Year spending tipped to rise 5%
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/02/2026
» An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Durian market hit by labour shortages
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thai durian exports are expected to face several hurdles due to labour shortages and a lack of collection centres during the harvest season.
Bank of Thailand plays down US currency watchlist move
Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand says it remains confident in its ability to manage baht volatility against the US dollar after Thailand was added to a US Treasury watchlist for currency practices.
Vietnam grabs bigger slice of China's durian market as Thailand loses ground
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/01/2026
» Vietnam saw its exports of durians to China soar by US$500 million last year, as the country shook off earlier phytosanitary issues and leveraged its geographic advantages to outcompete its Southeast Asian rivals in the lucrative Chinese market.
US-EU trade war fears grow amid tariff threat
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 21/01/2026
» If the US and the EU implement tariff barriers against each other, it could cause severe disruptions to global trade, as both are crucial players in the global supply chain and major consumer markets, say economic analysts.
New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy
Published on 09/01/2026
» HARBIN – The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Heilongjiang 2025 (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) successfully concluded in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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).
Exporters face another tough year
Business, Published on 03/01/2026
» Thailand's exports in 2026 are expected to face volatility and challenges due to a global economic slowdown that is dampening demand in key trading nations.
Laos cleared to export fresh durians to China as Malaysia, Thailand face new rival
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/12/2025
» Laos has received approval to begin exporting fresh durians to China, becoming the latest Southeast Asian nation to vie for a slice of the vast Chinese market for the tropical fruit.
ThaiBev strengthens communities with warmth and kindness
Published on 17/12/2025
» Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) is continuing its long-standing commitment to the spirit of giving through its “ThaiBev Unites to Fight the Cold” project, now in its 26th year. The initiative reinforces the concept of “Beyond the Green Blanket, A Sustainable Community of Giving” through collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and a wide network of partners from the public and private sectors. Together, they bring smiles and warmth to people affected by cold weather in remote areas, while also offering broader support in essential areas such as food, drinking water, consumer goods, public health, education, sports, arts and culture, and community development — all aimed at strengthening livelihoods and ensuring long-term community resilience.