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AXA highlights local insurance protection gap
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/03/2026
» Thailand needs to address the protection gap in the insurance industry to drive growth in the sector, which is critical for the country's economic development and the well-being of its people, says France-based insurer AXA.
Expanding the circle of opportunity: How AI skills unlock local impact
Published on 24/03/2026
» A dry leaf lying on the ground took on new life after a primary school student picked it up. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), the child turned that humble leaf into a charming pattern printed on cotton bags, green read notebooks and bottles—local products made by her community and sold online.
Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets
Bloomberg, Published on 17/03/2026
» Even before the war in Iran sparked a surge in energy prices, Malaysia stood out from its Southeast Asian peers as the newfound darling of global investors.
GH Bank allays concerns over financial stability amid war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Government Housing (GH) Bank has sufficient financial stability to withstand a potential economic crisis that could arise from the war in the Middle East, says the bank's chief.
Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
War clouds continue to hover over Thai bourse
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) ended February with high hopes at 1,528.26 points, up 15% from the month before. The post-election rally continued after the Bhumjaithai Party won convincingly and moved quickly to form a coalition with a solid majority.
Tourism stimulus eyed to address slowdown
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2026
» To mitigate the tourism impact from the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to propose to the cabinet a stimulus measure for the short-haul and domestic markets, as well as setting up a "war room" in collaboration with private operators.
Chat commerce takes off on Line
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/03/2026
» Line Thailand is seeing rapid uptake of "chat commerce" among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as businesses seek to diversify sales channels and reduce reliance on e-marketplaces as they raise commission fees.
Fiscal position ‘sufficient’ for fuel subsidies
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/03/2026
» The government is in good fiscal condition, with a buffer of 300 billion baht if it needs to guarantee loans for the Oil Fuel Fund for subsidies, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Navy readies sea evacuation plan for Thais
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/03/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy has prepared a “Plan B” to evacuate Thai nationals from the Middle East by sea should airspace closures halt flights amid escalating regional tensions.