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BUSINESS

SET rides wave of post-poll optimism

Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed the first month of 2026 with high hopes for an election-themed rally. Market-cap leader DELTA turned positive again, pushing the SET up more than 20 points in the first week of the year, while positive sentiment about artificial intelligence (AI) on Wall Street spread to Asia.

BUSINESS

Asian shares retreat ahead of Lunar New Year break

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2026

» RECAP: Asian equities pulled back from record highs on Friday as traders locked in gains and pared positions ahead of a week-long holiday in Chinese markets. Wall Street risk appetite ebbed as traders started to look at AI-related impacts on the broader economy.

BUSINESS

Levelling the e-commerce playing field

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026

» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.

BUSINESS

Chiang Mai airport traffic reaches post-Covid peak

Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 13/02/2026

» CHIANG MAI - The number of daily passengers using Chiang Mai Airport as reached a new post-pandemic high, underlining the city’s status as a tourist hub in northern Thailand.

BUSINESS

Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers

South China Morning Post, Published on 13/02/2026

» South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and mainland China are emerging as popular Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers this year, as residents take advantage of a calendar arrangement allowing them to enjoy nine consecutive days off by taking just two days of leave.

BUSINESS

IT prices soar from rising memory costs

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/02/2026

» The prices of computers and some IT products have skyrocketed as a result of rising rates for memory chips in the global market.

BUSINESS

Fuel usage declined 0.2% in 2025

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/02/2026

» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped slightly last year, falling by 0.2% year-on-year due to the economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).

BUSINESS

Consumer confidence to see uptick in February, March

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2026

» Consumer confidence is expected to improve in February and March, driven by the formation of a stable government, the implementation of tangible economic policies and a cabinet lineup that is broadly accepted by the public, says the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

BUSINESS

Election result to keep foreign funds flowing

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2026

» Stock market analysts expect foreign funds to keep flowing into Thailand as the decisive general election outcome signals stronger political stability and reduces the risk of extreme populist policies, keeping fiscal discipline intact.

BUSINESS

Retailers urge measures to stimulate economy

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is proposing a comprehensive package of urgent policy measures to stimulate the economy dubbed "Value Shopping – Tourism Boost – Local Investment – Strong SMEs – Skilled Workforce – Fair Competition".