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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.
SME loans to be aided by programmes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026
» Despite weak loan growth in the banking sector, economists believe existing schemes will be sufficient to support lending for two years, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Nine things foreign investors should know about Thailand
Business, Bernice Jenvdhanaken, Published on 16/02/2026
» Over the years, many people from foreign companies ask me what they should know before doing business in Thailand.
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.
Levelling the e-commerce playing field
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) has issued new guidelines for the Trade Competition Act of 2017, expected to be published in the Royal Gazette next month, aiming to curb unfair trade practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in multi-sided platform businesses, with a focus on e-commerce.
Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026
» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.
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.
Chinese New Year spending tipped to rise 5%
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/02/2026
» An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.
Thai firms urged to adopt AI in data transformation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/02/2026
» NetApp, an intelligent data infrastructure company, has outlined its vision to help organisations overcome data challenges and accelerate their artificial intelligence (AI) innovation with greater scalability, security and cost efficiency.