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Thailand’s AI Moment of Reckoning
Published on 18/12/2025
» As the global economy pivots decisively towards advanced technology, Thailand finds itself at a critical crossroads. The AI Innovation Summit 2025, hosted by the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI) and CMKL University at Club Siam Glowfish, brought together senior government policymakers, industry leaders, global experts and emerging tech talent under a shared urgency. Held under the theme “Enabling Endless Possibilities with AI,” the summit delivered a clear and unified message: artificial intelligence is no longer merely a tool for efficiency, but a foundational economic infrastructure that will shape Thailand’s long-term competitiveness and resilience.
SCB WEALTH Navigates the “Storm Shift” at Year-End Forum
Published on 28/11/2025
» SCB WEALTH under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) recently hosted the SCB WEALTH Holistic Wealth Forum 2025 under the theme “Storm Shift”, bringing together top-tier local and global experts to provide clients with a strategic “investment compass” to weather global economic storms. Looking ahead to 2026, the forum identified it as a pivotal year marked by major disruptions—from geopolitical tensions and AI-driven technological shifts to evolving global economic structures. Despite these challenges, Thailand is seen as entering a “golden opportunity” phase, supported by surging foreign investment figures from the Board of Investment (BOI). Foreign investment and capital markets are accelerating efforts to transition Thailand into the New Economy, driven by the Third Wave of innovation in AI, semiconductors, and data centres. BlackRock highlighted AI infrastructure as a major force poised to reshape the global economy. Meanwhile, Hua Seng Heng projected that gold prices will remain on an upward trajectory in 2026, with potential to reach USD 4,700. SCB Fund Management (SCBFM) forecasted Thai baht volatility within a range of THB 31–33 per USD. The forum concluded with insights on family office strategy and the importance of establishing a family constitution to ensure long-term wealth preservation. Experts emphasised the need for neutral mediation mechanisms to protect family wealth from internal disruptions and promote sustainable legacy planning.
Tourism uptick offsets trade dip in Kanchanaburi
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 01/11/2025
» Kanchanaburi is seeing an uptick in tourism with hotel occupancy reaching 67.3% in the first nine months of this year, and at least 11 million local and foreign visitors generating 28 billion baht in revenue, according to governor Athisan Intra.
EnCo Leads Real Estate Outlook Towards Sustainable Cities
Published on 02/10/2025
» Energy Complex Company Limited (Enco) organised the seminar “Thailand's Real Estate Outlook 2026” to deliver in-depth insights and expert perspectives on the future of Thailand’s property sector. The program highlighted two key themes: “Thailand’s Real Estate Outlook 2026: Challenges & Opportunities”, which examined opportunities and challenges in the real estate market, and “Green Living, Smart City: Real Estate as a Pathway to Sustainable Cities”, focusing on strategies for sustainable urban development. The seminar served as a platform to deepen market understanding, encourage knowledge exchange, and strengthen collaboration across the private sector to drive high-quality growth in Thailand’s real estate industry with an emphasis on environmental responsibility and long-term societal well-being.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Lively Phatthalung defies slowdown
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/09/2025
» Phatthalung, one of Thailand's so-called "secondary cities", is defying the economic slowdown, with local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in services, tourism and car sales reporting steady growth.
Hotel tycoon calls for urgent end to border spat
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia should urgently resolve their border conflict to minimise the hit to business and tourism, says Bill Heinecke, chairman of SET-listed Minor International Plc, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups.
Ministry to tackle fruit export woes
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2025
» Commerce Minister Jatuporn Buruspat says he is aware of tough times in the longan industry which some have likened to a crisis.
Dot Property Thailand Awards Celebrate Industry Excellence
Published on 18/08/2025
» The Dot Property Thailand Awards 2025, held at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel at Chao Phraya River on August 14th, was a night to remember, bringing together the best and brightest in Thailand’s real estate industry. This highly anticipated annual event, recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the real estate sector, celebrated the outstanding achievements of developers and their projects that have shaped the landscape of Thailand’s property market.
Rice farmers to receive B40bn in aid
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2025
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee yesterday approved a budget of 40 billion baht to support 4.6 million rice farmer households.