Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has revised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to a mere 1.5%, marking the lowest projection in recent years. The BOT has acknowledged that under-potential economic growth is becoming commonplace and emphasized that merely lowering interest rates will not resurrect the robust growth of the past. In response, the BOT is preparing measures to

Bangkok: The Government Housing Bank (GHB) has extended its support by donating blankets to refugees at a shelter on the Thai-Cambodian border. This effort aligns with GHB’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, aimed at assisting those in temporary shelters affected by the border incident. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kamolpop Veerabhala, Managing Director of GHB, announced the donation of

Bangkok: The Commerce Ministry has initiated stringent inspections of fuel dispensers across the nation during the New Year period. The Department of Internal Trade has launched a comprehensive patrol of gas stations to safeguard consumer rights, ensure fair trade practices, and enhance public confidence for those traveling back to their hometowns and visiting tourist spots during the holiday. According to

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce is partnering with three major airlines to elevate Thai agricultural products on the international stage. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has introduced the ‘Local Ingredients, World Class Experiences’ initiative to integrate Thailand’s agricultural products with the food, tourism, and aviation sectors. This initiative aims to showcase high-quality Thai rice

Bangkok: SME D Bank forecasts the SME confidence index to improve to 68.9, expecting further increases in Q1/2026. This reflects the readiness of Thai entrepreneurs to continue their businesses amidst various challenges, and the continued need for loans to improve liquidity for SMEs. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichit Mitrawong, Managing Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development

Bangkok: The Thai stock market closed today at 1,250.07 points, down 6.78 points (-0.54%), with a trading value of 40,166.85 million baht. Stock trading today saw the index mostly fluctuate downwards, reaching a low of 1,243.94 points and a high of 1,262.63 points. According to Thai News Agency, individual stock performance showed 138 stocks increased, 311 decreased, and 204 remained

Bangkok: Pipat opened his home to welcome Huawei, listening to their ideas and updating them on digital technology. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, met with representatives from Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., including Mr. William Zhang, Vice President of the Enterprise Business Group at Huawei, to discuss digital technology advancements pertinent to Thailand’s transportation sector.

Bangkok: TTB Analytics forecasts that the “Travel Well, Get a Refund 2025” stimulus package will generate over 5.9 billion baht for the hotel business, helping to revive and expand the industry in the final quarter of the year. It is expected to boost revenue for SMEs in the hotel industry in secondary cities by up to 3.5%. The analyst recommends