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Vacant land owners urged to use plots to cut burden
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/04/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged owners of vacant land to utilise their plots to reduce the burden of the land and building tax, as rules on agricultural use claims will be tightened to prevent tax avoidance from next year.
Siam Cement set to close Vietnam plant next month
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/04/2026
» Concerns over a raw material shortage in Thailand's manufacturing sector are growing after Siam Cement (SCC) announced a temporary suspension of its Vietnam petrochemical complex because the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing constraints in feedstock procurement.
Virtual bank rules clarified
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is allowing virtual bank applicants to adopt various approaches to comply with regulatory requirements that aim to prevent conflicts of interest among affiliated businesses.
Call for more state support for green tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2026
» Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
Thailand intensifies AI efforts in bid to close the skills gap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aiming to build artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have forged a partnership to bridge the gap between high-level research and commercial application, while addressing a talent shortage.
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/04/2026
» Restaurant-related associations have collaborated to tackle surging energy costs, fluctuations in raw material prices, and digital transformation.
War risks, rate cuts affect Thai banks’ margins
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2026
» The local banking industry recorded marginal net profit growth in the first quarter of this year, pressured by a decline in net interest income (NII) as conflicts in the Middle East are expected to heighten risks for the sector.
Investment promotion rethink proposed
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand may need to adjust its investment promotion strategy for targeted industries, particularly data centres, to ensure the country gains maximum benefits, says Industry Minister Varawut Silpa‑archa.
Thai EV sales set to be boosted by trade-in incentive
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/04/2026
» The Thai automotive industry is expected to benefit from the government's proposed car trade-in policy, which Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) says will stimulate sales, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the country's push towards carbon neutrality.
Higher pay, leaner benefits eyed for new civil servants
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2026
» The Comptroller-General's Department in collaboration with relevant agencies is exploring guidelines to increase the starting income of newly appointed civil servants as it looks to ease the burden of medical care expenditure.