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Investment promotion rethink proposed
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand may need to adjust its investment promotion strategy for targeted industries, particularly data centres, to ensure the country gains maximum benefits, says Industry Minister Varawut Silpa‑archa.
Thaicom braces for orbital transition
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/04/2026
» SET-listed satellite operator Thaicom is unlikely to launch the Thaicom 9 satellite according to its original plan this year, as US-based satellite manufacturer Astranis has informed it of a delay in the production process of the satellite set, which includes Thaicom 9.
AIS, ministry join forces to promote AI-ready workforce
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/04/2026
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has upgraded its digital literacy scheme to promote artificial intelligence (AI) literacy as part of a nationwide skills push.
Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/04/2026
» Local airlines have continued to reduce capacity by consolidating less profitable flights into remaining services to stay afloat amid rising jet fuel prices, while Japan Airlines and ANA announced a doubling of fuel surcharges, with Thailand-bound fuel surcharges increasing from about 3,000 baht to 6,000 baht.
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.
Gasoline users left out of fuel price cut
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2026
» Fuel pricing policy is again under scrutiny as critics urge the government to extend benefits from falling global crude oil prices to gasoline and gasohol consumers, who they argue are disproportionately burdened by contributions to the Oil Fuel Fund.
Families turn to insurance for inheritance planning
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/04/2026
» Life insurance is emerging as a powerful solution for wealth transfer, enabling families to distribute inheritances fairly among heirs while preserving asset value and minimising tax burdens, according to Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL).
KSL leads sugar industry's net-zero transition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2026
» The sugar industry has long been a cornerstone of Thailand's economy, but its production process is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental impact.
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.
Spectre of stagflation haunts Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is increasingly seen as fragile now that the Songkran holiday has come to an end, as price freezes on energy and other products are discontinued.