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BUSINESS

Big data drive to trace PM2.5

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/02/2026

» The persistent threat of PM2.5 air pollution has led to the creation of homegrown solutions to mitigate this environmental challenge.

SUSTAINABILITY

More firms join SETCarbon platform

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026

» Thailand is accelerating efforts to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and orchestrating a climate transition, which are rapidly reshaping capital markets and prompting the Stock Exchange of Thailand to expand banking alliances to strengthen sustainable finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BUSINESS

Call for stimulus in border provinces

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/02/2026

» Executives from seven provinces along the Thailand-Cambodia border met with the House of Representatives' Committee on Tourism to address declining tourism confidence, as their markets remain weak despite relative peace along the dividing line.

BUSINESS

Tourism's 2-speed economy

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026

» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.

BUSINESS

Gold prices sag as Chinese New Year starts

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/02/2026

» Gold prices typically rise during Lunar New Year as demand for the precious metal strengthens during this auspicious season.

BUSINESS

Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2026

» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.

BUSINESS

Thailand Post set to rename subsidiary ahead of listing

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2026

» State logistics service provider Thailand Post is set to rename its subsidiary, THP Distribution (THPD), as THP Logistic to better reflect its operations and to expand its business-to-business (B2B) services.

BUSINESS

NT seeks fast revenue gains to tackle losses

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2026

» The chairman of National Telecom (NT) has told the state agency's management to develop a quick-win plan to implement in six months to improve its revenue and minimise the impact of anticipated operating losses of around 6 billion baht this year.

BUSINESS

Excise Department set to hit B578bn goal

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2026

» The Excise Department expects its revenue collection for this year to meet its target of 578 billion baht, after revenue collection during the first four months of fiscal 2026 exceeded the target by nearly 5%.

BUSINESS

Hotel operators call for restructure of land tax

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/02/2026

» Hotel operators believe requesting land and building tax discounts on a yearly basis will not help the business sector reduce its fixed‑cost burden in the long run, and urged the government to revise this tax structure to be based on revenue, similar to the previous property tax.