Exporters Encounter Another Challenging Year
Thailand’s exports in 2026 are expected to face volatility and challenges due to a global economic slowdown, high household debt, geopolitical uncertainties, and rising trade protectionism, according to the Thai…
Manufacturers Prepare for Challenging 2026
Thailand’s manufacturing industry is preparing for a challenging start to 2026, driven by ongoing political instability, weak domestic demand, and structural issues within the sector. Industry leaders warn that unresolved…
Drunk Driving Leads New Year Road Violations List
Photo Credit: FM91 Trafficpro Over 90% of road traffic violations recorded between December 30 and December 31, 2025, were related to alcohol consumption, according to recent statistics. However, at least…
OCBC, Bangkok Bank, and First Abu Dhabi Participate in Hong Kong’s $14 Billion Offshore Yuan Initiative
Photo Credit: Reuters Leading financial institutions from Southeast Asia and the Middle East—including OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Qatar National Bank—have joined Hong Kong’s expanded yuan liquidity…
SET Posts with the weakest performance in the region
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) faces ongoing structural and cyclical hurdles in 2026, following its record-low performance within the region in 2025. After the index declined over 10% in…
Cabinet Approves New Regulations for Additional Taxation
The cabinet has approved in principle a set of decrees and regulations under the 2024 Top-Up Tax Act to specify detailed guidelines for the imposition and calculation of the tax,…
Trump’s ‘terrific’ meeting with Zelensky was also pretty good for Putin
Source and Credit: CNN https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/29/world/trump-meeting-zelensky-ukraine-terrific-putin-intl It seemed, at least superficially, to have been one of the better face-to-face meetings between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, their sixth in a…
EV Insurance Demand Grows Amid Rising Claim Costs
Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) insurance market is experiencing unprecedented expansion, driven by rapid growth in EV sales led by Chinese brands that have surpassed Japanese automakers in market share. This…
BoT Increases Oversight of Foreign Currency Transactions
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has strengthen its regulatory oversight of inbound foreign exchange transactions to help curb baht appreciation and prevent misreported or illicit capital inflows, according to a…
Tourism Continues to Remain a Stagnant Driver
In 2025, Thailand’s tourism sector experienced its first decline since the pandemic, hindered by various setbacks that eroded traveler confidence. The Tourism Authority of Thailand revised its 2025 forecast to…