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Rapid AI evolution collides with sophisticated scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand's financial sector is reaching a turning point as the next phase of financial evolution dubbed "banking 5.0" converges with complex scams, prompting regulators to tighten oversight and pushing banks to strengthen real-time risk management and governance, says SAS Thailand, the local unit of a global data and artificial intelligence (AI) software company.
Pundits warn of stagflation risk
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand faces a heightened risk of stagflation as elevated oil prices nudge up inflation, with the new government unlikely to launch large stimulus measures to prop up the subdued economy given high public debt levels, warn analysts.
Global tensions hit home
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» With the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
Oil refineries in the spotlight
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
Mideast uncertainty keeps pressure on equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares remained under pressure yesterday amid dimming hopes for a swift end to the Middle East conflict, though reports that Oman and Iran were drafting terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz offered some respite. Volumes were thin with some markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
CRG allots B1.4bn for expansion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/04/2026
» Central Restaurants Group Co Ltd (CRG), a subsidiary of SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel, plans to invest 1.4 billion baht this year for store expansion, renovations and back-office improvements.
Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit "grey capital", dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
Capital markets to undergo reforms to boost activity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's capital market regulators are preparing to roll out a series of major reforms following this week's formation of a new government, aiming to revitalise market activity, attract new-economy businesses, and strengthen long-term investor confidence.
Scoot bookings strong despite Gulf strife
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/04/2026
» Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, continues to register strong air travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf war across seven destinations in Thailand and plans to expand into secondary regional cities, supported by the delivery of nine Embraer E190‑E2 aircraft.