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Digital growth to support static prospects in 2026
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand's challenging economic outlook in 2026 is partly offset by continued growth in the digital economy and a much-needed digital transformation of large and mid-sized companies, according to Sigve Brekke, group chief executive of True Corporation.
ID project in the eye of the storm
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortemvasana, Published on 29/11/2025
» Thailand's suspension of iris scans by Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind the World ID project, highlights the challenges the country faces in regulating emerging technology.
Chiang Mai tourism weathers the storm
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2025
» Typhoon Ragasa has yet to significantly affect tourism in Chiang Mai because it is still low season, with flash floods occurring only in certain areas for a short period, and operators in the area more concerned about the strong baht steering short-haul tourists towards Vietnam.
A pragmatic path through the perfect storm
Business, Special Correspondent, Published on 29/08/2025
» Navigating an increasingly turbulent global landscape marked by geopolitical conflict, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly accelerating climate crisis, Thailand's leading corporate and financial minds have issued a powerful, pragmatic call to action, urging regional cooperation and collective will to forge a sustainable future.
Etix launches second data centre facility
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/08/2025
» Global data centre provider Etix Everywhere has launched ETIX BKK#2 data centre facility worth €220 million in Bangkok, increasing its total data centre capacity in Thailand to 28 megawatts.
Thai banks swiftly follow policy rate reduction
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/08/2025
» Local banks have responded swiftly to the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut, reducing their lending interest rates.
Flood-hit northern Thailand calls for tourism subsidies
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/07/2025
» Tourism operators in the North have urged the government to allocate tourism stimulus measures for provinces facing the impact of floods, as provinces like Nan are encountering an even more severe situation which has left some guests stranded.
Mounting economic woes pummel industry's morale
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/07/2025
» A storm of economic pain has hit local entrepreneurs, causing the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) to fall to an eight-month low in June, with the situation likely to lead to a dim industry outlook over the next three months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
YLG sees gold hitting $3,650 in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Gold trader YLG expects global gold prices to reach US$3,650 an ounce in the second half of this year amid tariff tensions and demand from various central banks.
AI key to revamping disaster management
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/07/2025
» Dual-use infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered risk analysis, and community empowerment are the key components needed to drive disaster resilience in an era of mounting climate uncertainty.