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Tourism sector seeking clear policies
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2026
» Tourism operators have criticised the government for lacking clear policies to address the debt burden and improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized operators.
Fresh digital plan to fortify Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has overhauled its strategy, aiming to position itself as the nation's centralised digital connectivity hub to strengthen Thailand against global uncertainties, cyberthreats and natural disasters, while ensuring transparent welfare distribution.
Thailand targets national investment to boost growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026
» The main pillar of Thailand's current economic strategy is to boost national investment, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Inflation fears batter investor confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/04/2026
» Inflationary pressures and a potential rise in interest rates, both in Thailand and the US, are directly weighing on bond valuations and investor sentiment, leading to a higher possibility of payment default, Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset) has warned.
Semiconductor shortage driving up IT product prices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/04/2026
» Semiconductors are becoming increasingly scarce as booming demand from artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and cloud services reshapes the global market, according to Supant Mongkolsuthree, honorary chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
Virtual banks taking shape
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/04/2026
» Two virtual banks, Bank X and Clicx Bank, are pursuing similar strategies in the retail and food ecosystem, focusing on underserved customer segments as a key growth driver for their virtual banking businesses.
Initiative touts regional AI-driven commerce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» Regional e-commerce enabler aCommerce has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Ai-ssistance, Microsoft and the US government to advance AI-driven commerce in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.
Ingram Micro targets solutions aggregation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» Ingram Micro (Thailand), a US-based global technology distributor, is positioning itself as a solutions aggregator to capitalise on Thailand's projected IT spending of 1.1 trillion baht this year.
Garena targets Thailand for gaming investment
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/04/2026
» Amid economic uncertainty, game developer Garena is doubling down on Thailand by expanding its investment in e-sports, creator systems and content to bolster its Gen Z engagement and reinforce Garena Free Fire dominance in the mobile game action segment.
Rule change could encourage insurers to increase equity holdings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/04/2026
» A decision by Thailand’s insurance regulator to reduce the equity risk charge for domestic investments is expected to unlock significant institutional inflows into the stock market, as insurers gain greater flexibility to allocate capital to higher-return assets.