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More firms join SETCarbon platform

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026

» Thailand is accelerating efforts to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and orchestrating a climate transition, which are rapidly reshaping capital markets and prompting the Stock Exchange of Thailand to expand banking alliances to strengthen sustainable finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BUSINESS

Excise Department set to hit B578bn goal

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2026

» The Excise Department expects its revenue collection for this year to meet its target of 578 billion baht, after revenue collection during the first four months of fiscal 2026 exceeded the target by nearly 5%.

BUSINESS

Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/02/2026

» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.

BUSINESS

NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2026

» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.

BUSINESS

Economy has 'left ICU', says finance chief

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026

» Thailand's economy has now "left the intensive care unit [ICU]", reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

SUSTAINABILITY

Redefining the future of food

Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 16/02/2026

» At a time when climate change, food waste and rural inequality are converging into a single, complex crisis, Thailand's agricultural debate can no longer be confined to yields, prices or exports alone. The more urgent question is whether the way we produce food today can still sustain the land, the farmers and consumers tomorrow.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Big C allots B8bn for new branches

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 14/02/2026

» Big C Supercenter Plc plans to invest up to 8 billion baht for new branch openings and the renovation of outlets across Thailand.