Gulf Development Raises Kasikornbank Stake to 10%
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Gulf Development Plc (GULF)’s decision to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to around 10% is widely viewed by analysts as a carefully calibrated move that…
Why Thailand’s Competitiveness Struggles Come Down to Execution
By the time many people finish their first coffee in Bangkok, another plan or policy announcement has often emerged, outlining how Thailand aims to accelerate growth, boost innovation or strengthen…
Baht to remain volatile despite foreign fund flows
Photo Credit: 123RF Positive domestic sentiment and renewed foreign capital inflows have supported the baht’s recent appreciation against the US dollar, but the currency is expected to remain highly volatile…
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…
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.…
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…
Gold, Silver Bounce Strongly After Recent Slide
Gold jumped more than 5% and silver nearly 5% after suffering heavy losses in the previous two trading sessions, as investors returned to the market on the back of strong…
BOI Reports Japanese Investment Applications Jump 146% to 119 Billion Baht
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reported a sharp rise in Japanese investment interest in 2025, with applications surging 146% year-on-year to a total value of 119 billion baht. The increase…