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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.
The fading of US exceptionalism
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 23/04/2026
» Asset performance in the first quarter of 2026 can be divided into two phases: before and after the onset of the Iran war. Before the war, long-term structural trends were the main drivers of asset class performance. US equities were underperforming the rest of the world, with US hyperscalers leading the relative downward move, weighed down by concerns about the monetisation of their AI infrastructure spending.
President allots 1 billion baht for new flour mill
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2026
» SET-listed President Bakery, the producer and distributor of bakery products under the Farmhouse brand, plans to invest around 1 billion baht for a new flour mill, while insisting it plans to maintain product prices for now despite increasing production costs.
Wary response to borrowing plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kuakul Mornkum and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/04/2026
» The government is preparing to issue an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht and raise the public debt ceiling, according to a news report on Monday.
War set to boost condo demand in major markets
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/04/2026
» Condominiums and rental homes in key destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Samui and Chiang Mai, are likely to benefit from migration from countries affected by the Middle East conflict, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.
Construction costs rise on tensions
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/04/2026
» Middle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Budget tightened amid crisis focus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered that the fiscal 2027 budget be aligned with current crisis conditions, prioritising cuts to non-essential spending and limiting requests for additional budget allocations by government agencies to investment spending only.
Prudential targets a double digit growth, top-three push
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) has set an ambitious target to achieve annual double digit growth this year, in a bid to become a top three player in the industry.
BBL maintains loan growth target amid global volatility
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/04/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects crude oil prices to remain elevated despite an eventual end to the war in the Middle East, while encouraging local businesses to accelerate their transition to alternative energy.
Petrol station night curfew considered for motorists
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2026
» If the government proceeds with a plan to close petrol stations at night from this week, the move is expected to heighten public awareness of volatile oil supplies and rising prices, which are stoking fears of economic strain, according to an energy industry executive.