World Bank Cuts Thailand 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.6%
The World Bank has lowered its forecast for Thailand’s economic growth in 2026 to 1.6%, citing weaker global trade, persistently high household debt and a slower-than-expected recovery in tourism. The…
Disneyland Thailand Concept Revived in THB300 Billion EEC Mixed-Use Investment Plan
The Thai government has once again revived plans for a potential “Disneyland Thailand,” unveiling a proposal for a THB300 billion mixed-use development within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The proposed…
Trump Threatens Tough Action Over Iran’s Nuclear Stance
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran to halt uranium enrichment and curb its missile programme, warning that Washington is prepared to take “very tough” action if…
Thailand Targets Global Top-Five Status as Wellness Hub
Thailand has launched the “Wellness Hub Thailand” initiative, a major public–private collaboration aimed at positioning the country among the world’s top five global wellness destinations. The strategy responds to rising…
China Instructs Banks to Limit US Treasury Holdings Amid Market Risks
China has advised domestic banks to curb their exposure to US Treasuries amid concerns over market volatility, as the country’s holdings fall to their lowest level in 18 years, according…
Political Clarity Boosts Thai Bourse as Turnover Surpasses 102bn Baht
Thailand’s stock market surged on February 9, 2026, with the SET Index jumping 46.88 points or 3.46% to close at 1,400.89, as election results eased concerns over a political vacuum.…
Asia-Pacific Aviation Services Market Forecast to Reach US$138.7bn by 2044
The Asia-Pacific aviation services market is forecast to reach US$138.7 billion by 2044, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%, according to Airbus’s latest Global Services Forecast. Growth…
TikTok Reshapes the Creator Economy as Social E-Commerce Hits $1.2 Trillion
TikTok says the creator economy is accelerating as culture, community and commerce merge into a single ecosystem, with impact increasingly measured by content-influenced sales rather than views alone. In a…
Thai Gold Falls THB 1,300 Amid Global Market Turbulence
Thai gold prices plunged sharply on February 6, falling THB 1,300 per baht from the previous close, as global precious metals markets faced heavy volatility. The Gold Traders Association reported…
AOT Presses Ahead with 210bn Baht Suvarnabhumi Expansion
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is moving ahead with a major expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport valued at more than 210 billion baht, including a new South Terminal and a separate East…