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Telenor selling stake in True Corp for $3.9 billion
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Norwegian telecom operator Telenor said on Thursday that it had agreed to sell its stake in True Corporation of Thailand for a total of 39 billion Norwegian crowns (123 billion baht or $3.9 billion).
Cathay Pacific passenger numbers jump 27% in 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/01/2026
» Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025, up 27% from the previous year, on the back of growth in tourist numbers.
Call for bonfire of digital rules to assist private tech sector
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/01/2026
» Political parties should step back from the concept of the government building and operating digital platforms by themselves to maintain digital sovereignty, instead focusing on clearing regulatory roadblocks and providing incentives to local platforms to increase their competitiveness, say tech leaders.
E-commerce growth eases as brands rethink operating models
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/01/2026
» Thailand's e-commerce market is projected to post normalised growth this year, expanding by 7% to reach 1.15 trillion baht as the maturing landscape is characterised by heightened complexity and fierce competition.
Interest rates nudge banks to record varied results
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2026
» Large local banks posted mixed operating results in 2025, attributed to a decrease in interest income as rates declined, as well as heightened uncertainties.
SEC to expand digital asset framework
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to introduce a set of new rules early this year to support the rapid growth of digital asset investment, including regulations for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), crypto futures trading, and tokenised investment products.
Executive publishes warning for the SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2026
» Thailand's stock market is edging dangerously close to a critical point, underscoring the urgent need to restore investor confidence and market liquidity, notes the chief of the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), calling for swift and decisive support from the government.
Strong baht may crimp bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2026
» With the baht strengthening against the US dollar, surpassing 31 to the greenback for the first time in almost five years, it should impact forward bookings for the next few months and during the low season, discouraging tourist spending.
State agencies urged to take action on exchange rate
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2026
» Relevant government agencies, including the Bank of Thailand, are being advised to take quick action to ensure the baht remains at an appropriate level.
Gold prices continue magic ride
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2026
» The baht is likely to appreciate further after it broke 31 to the US dollar to touch its highest level in nearly five years on Wednesday, as gold prices edged towards a once-unthinkable target of US$5,000 per ounce, say currency and gold traders.