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Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Billionaire Sarath’s Gulf doubles Kbank stake
Bloomberg and Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» Gulf Development Plc, controlled by billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi, has doubled its stake in Kasikornbank Plc to become the Thai commercial lender’s largest shareholder.
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.
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.
Exim Bank offers B50bn lifeline to ailing exporters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand has prepared a 50-billion-baht working capital facility to support exporters amid global economic volatility.
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".
Fitch says durable coalition crucial to fiscal outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» A durable coalition will be critical to Thailand's post-election fiscal outlook and would help reduce the risk of a sovereign rating downgrade, says Fitch Ratings.
Foreign loan options to be kept in place
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2026
» The government is refusing to rule out overseas borrowing in order to preserve funding channels in case liquidity needs arise.
Call to let foreigners buy more insurance
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2026
» Allowing foreigners to buy insurance policies in Thailand with foreign currencies, particularly yuan, would lift the domestic insurance industry, which is pressured by low interest rates and a sluggish economy, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.
Thai growth seen at just 1.5% to 1.75% this year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Thai economy is expected to expand by only 1.5% to 1.75% this year, says a public opinion survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).