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South Korea rejects reports of entry denials
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» The South Korean Embassy in Thailand has rejected claims that Thai travellers have been unfairly denied entry, while outbound tour operators say they knew of few such cases last year.
‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Thai headline inflation remained negative
Reuters, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's headline inflation remained negative in December 2025, but core inflation was in line with expectations, the Commerce Ministry reported on Wednesday.
Agency steps up digital citizen push
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is rolling out its ETDA Digital Citizen (EDC) network across 15 provinces nationwide to create a regional trainer network that will include at least 2,000 additional trainers.
Thaicom keen on surging Indian market
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/01/2026
» SET-listed satellite operator Thaicom expects the Indian market to account for 30% of its total revenue by the end of 2027, up from 15% currently, driven by the operation of the Thaicom 9 and Thaicom 10 satellites.
Amata preps B5.7bn project in Vietnam
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/01/2026
» Amata VN Plc, a subsidiary of Thailand's industrial estate developer Amata Corporation, has received Vietnamese government approval to develop its fifth industrial estate in Phu Tho province, with an investment value of 5.7 billion baht.
Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
Merkle sees room for crypto recovery in second half
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/01/2026
» The global cryptocurrency market is expected to remain under pressure in early 2026 before stabilising and potentially recovering in the second half of the year, as liquidity conditions improve and capital rotates across asset classes, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
State rice support measures extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2026
» The cabinet has approved an extension of the government's rice support measures, citing ongoing volatility in the global rice market.
Ruling on pilot training charges creates legal precedent
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» Over a dozen student pilots won a lawsuit against Nok Air regarding a requirement for additional training charges outside a contract for co-pilot employment, while the Court of Justice ordered compensation of one-third of 32.5 million baht in total damages.