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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.
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.
Russia and Thailand among top Lunar New Year destinations
Reuters, Published on 12/02/2026
» HONG KONG - More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during next week’s extra-long Lunar New Year break, with top destinations ranging from Russia and Australia to Thailand and South Korea, travel agencies say, but Japan has lost some of its appeal.
Tech and healthcare investment outlook good
Business, Published on 12/02/2026
» Foreign investors are expected to continue investing in advanced technology, healthcare and sustainability industries this year, following a record high of 324 billion baht in outlays last year, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD) at the Ministry of Commerce.
C&G adding 2 Bangkok waste power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/02/2026
» Bangkok is set to strengthen its waste management system with two new waste-to-energy power plants being developed by C&G Environmental Protection (Thailand).
Thailand’s corruption score slips
Online Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand’s score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) survey declined to 33 out of 100 from 34 the year before, while its global ranking fell nine places to 116th, according to Transparency International.
Clear Thai election victory to give investors policy continuity
Bloomberg, Published on 09/02/2026
» A convincing win by Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party in Sunday’s election should boost the country’s stock market and currency, according to some strategists and economists, with the potential for policy continuity a relief for investors who’d feared further political dysfunction.
Line Man Wongnai weighs IPO in Hong Kong or New York
Bloomberg, Published on 06/02/2026
» Line Man Wongnai, a Thai technology startup backed by Singapore’s GIC Pte, is considering an initial public offering abroad to tap stronger investor demand and secure a higher valuation, a move that would signal a lack of confidence in the local stock market.
Bank of Thailand expected to avoid manipulation charge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has a low likelihood of being designated a currency manipulator, as foreign exchange intervention in the baht remains well below the US threshold, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).