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Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Tris says war poses downside risks to growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/03/2026
» Thailand's economic outlook for 2026 is facing growing downside risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, threaten global oil supply and domestic stability, according to Tris Rating.
EVs become label-controlled
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2026
» Electric vehicles (EVs) have officially been designated label-controlled products to ensure consumers can accurately compare the features of different brands before making a purchase.
Mideast conflict dents chip manufacturing
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» The United States and Israeli military operations against Iran are disrupting global supply chains, hitting semiconductor manufacturing hard and reverberating through chip‑dependent industries, particularly the automotive sector, which is watching developments closely.
SET falls below 1,400 as geopolitical tensions spark sell-off
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/03/2026
» Thailand’s benchmark index slipped below the key 1,400-point range on Monday as escalating geopolitical tensions and global risk-off sentiment triggered broad-based selling.
Thailand bond outflow hits $1 billion, set for largest since 2022
Bloomberg, Published on 23/03/2026
» Global funds dumped more than $1 billion of Thai bonds this month, putting the market on track for its biggest foreign selloff in four years, as investors exit emerging markets on escalating Middle East tensions.
Thailand must submit comments to US on Section 301 probe by April 15
Reuters, Published on 23/03/2026
» Thailand must submit written comments to the United States on the US Section 301 trade investigation by April 15, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday.
Thai stocks plunge, Asia shares slide as Gulf war rages
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 23/03/2026
» Thai shares dropped sharply on Monday, in the same direction as other markets in Asia, as the United States and Iran traded escalating threats and Israel planned for "weeks" more fighting, sending oil prices on another roller-coaster ride.
AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/03/2026
» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material supplies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» Packaging may be the next industry to bear the brunt of petrochemical supply disruptions if the Israel-US war on Iran does not abate, says Veera Kwanloetchit, a director of the Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management.