Bank of Thailand Raises Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Thailand has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.1%, up from the previous estimate of 1.5%, with Governor Vitai Ratanakorn citing the government’s planned 400…
TikTok Secures $25 Billion Investment Approval in Thailand
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has approved six major investment projects worth a combined 958 billion baht (US$29 billion), including an 842 billion baht ($25 billion) expansion by TikTok’s local…
Oil Export Ban Expected to End Amid Rising Reserve Levels
Thailand may soon lift its temporary refined oil export ban as fuel reserves remain strong and storage facilities near capacity, according to the Department of Energy Business. Authorities are expected…
Oil Prices Ease as US Pauses “Project Freedom” Amid Iran Deal Push
Oil prices eased in Asian trading on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump signaled hopes for a new agreement with Iran to end the conflict. Brent crude fell 1.7% to…
EEC Property Market Weakens Amid Sharp Condo Downturn
Photo Credit: Somchai Poomlard Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) housing market continued to soften in 2025, with both demand and supply declining year-on-year, according to the Real Estate Information Center…
Dividend Stocks Offer Stability This Month
Thailand’s equity market may be entering a familiar seasonal soft patch, but analysts view the typical weakness in May as a tactical buying opportunity—particularly for income-focused investors targeting resilient dividend…
Asian Stocks Slide After Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
Asian markets came under pressure following the latest signals from the Federal Reserve, which reinforced expectations that US interest rates will stay elevated for an extended period. The central bank’s…
Bank of Thailand keeps the interest rates the same
Thailand’s central bank kept its key interest rate at 1.00% as expected, pausing after earlier cuts while assessing the economic impact of rising oil prices linked to the Middle East…
Oil rises nearly 2% as US–Iran talks stall
Oil prices climbed further on Monday, rising 2% as stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz kept global supplies tight.…
Thai Banks Shift Strategy Amid Fee Regulation Tightening
Thai banks are bracing for pressure on fee-based income as the central bank moves to standardise banking fees, despite strong growth earlier this year. The country’s six largest banks reported…