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Is the war a threat to subsea cable systems?
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/03/2026
» State authorities and telecom operators are alert to potential risks to undersea cable systems stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, aiming to ensure their international connections in Thailand remain stable and unaffected.
IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.
Navigating new currents: Thailand-US trade after the tariff ruling
Business, Nalinee Taveesin, Published on 04/03/2026
» The recent decision by the US Supreme Court that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in imposing broad tariffs marks an important institutional clarification in US trade governance. The court reaffirmed that tariff powers ultimately reside with Congress.
Planning for disaster management and succeeding
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/02/2026
» The huge floods that caused deaths and billions of baht in damage last November in Hat Yai, the economic and tourism hub in southern Thailand, reflected critical flaws in our disaster management. We should have been prepared for the worst, but we were not.
Cyber-incidents deemed top Thai business risk
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2026
» Cyber-incidents, including cybercrime, data breaches, ransomware and service interruptions, are the top business risk in Thailand for 2026, followed by natural catastrophes and risks related to climate change, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
Geopolitics redraws the trade map
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2026
» Geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela underscore the vulnerability of the global economy and trade to political conflict.
Banker urges expertise in next government
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 07/01/2026
» The next government is advised to utilise professionals with proven expertise to address the US-China spat, which is expected to intensify and could lead to a military confrontation.
Big plans for Big Data Institute
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/12/2025
» The Big Data Institute (BDI) under the Digital Economy and Society Ministry has laid out its strategic direction for advancing Thailand through data and artificial intelligence (AI).
Thai banks evaluate quantum impacts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» The Thai banking industry is intensifying efforts to assess the potential impacts of quantum computing, with the Thai Bankers' Association's (TBA) cybersecurity unit working with the Bank of Thailand to evaluate related risks and develop guidelines to safeguard the financial system.
Quantum of panic
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2025
» Local regulatory agencies are calling for organisations to raise their guard against future risks from quantum computing as it could make current cybersecurity obsolete.