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Thai firms exit Cambodia amid tensions
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/04/2026
» Amid lingering resentment among some Cambodian customers, a number of Thai business operators have temporarily halted operations in the neighbouring country's market.
Inflation fears batter investor confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/04/2026
» Inflationary pressures and a potential rise in interest rates, both in Thailand and the US, are directly weighing on bond valuations and investor sentiment, leading to a higher possibility of payment default, Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset) has warned.
Minister lays out higher education innovation vision
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2026
» Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to "win the tech war" by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
Cautious optimism for ceasefire supports shares
Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities rose yesterday as investors returned to risk assets after the US-Iran ceasefire deal, although concerns about its durability kept a lid on gains.
Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation unveils loan scheme for micro SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2026
» The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has launched a loan guarantee measure worth 10 billion baht to support micro SMEs to enable them to weather the current energy crisis.
Mideast truce met with market caution
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 09/04/2026
» Business leaders and analysts gave a lukewarm welcome to the two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, saying the proposed conditions of the truce seem difficult for both sides to agree to, while significant uncertainties remain, particularly ahead of their Islamabad talks on April 10.
Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Gold prices remain under downward pressure after United States President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66,900 baht for the domestic price.
Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.
Energy security now a daunting problem
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/03/2026
» Amid spikes in global crude oil and gas prices, the government has deployed several measures including price caps to ensure energy security and ease the cost of living.
Bigger role planned for SMEs in supply chains
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Finance Ministry is preparing tax reduction measures for large businesses that help bring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into their supply chains, in a bid to help upgrade local SMEs.