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Central Pattana reports strong Q2 2026 results as core business reaches new high
Central Pattana plc reported strong Q2 2026 results, with total revenue of 13.1 billion baht, up 8% year-on-year, and net profit of 4.75 billion baht, up 10% year-on-year, supported by continued growth across its core business. The company’s core business reached a new high for the fourth consecutive quarter, reflecting stronger performance from new shopping centre openings, asset enhancements, tenant…
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How US100 and S&P 500 volatility creates trading opportunities beyond stock CFDs
The volatility in the US100 and S&P 500 indexes CFD is seldom limited to the equity market alone. Large movements in US indexes frequently impact the forex market, gold prices, and overall market sentiment. This may be useful information for CFD traders to consider when trading more than one instrument. The US100 index may be influenced by attitudes to technology…
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Indonesia asks Toyota to move main production hub out of Thailand
Indonesia’s finance minister has publicly invited Toyota to move its main Southeast Asian manufacturing operations from Thailand to Indonesia, offering the Japanese carmaker incentives to support a potential relocation. Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa made the proposal on August 4 at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang, where he spoke directly to a group of Toyota executives. “We will support…
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How much does it cost to live in Thailand in 2026
If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to the sound of ocean waves or eating street food for a couple of dollars, you have probably asked yourself: how much does it cost to live in Thailand? The answer depends on your lifestyle, your city, and your spending habits — but compared with Western countries, Thailand still offers a far lower…
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Thailand explores Moscow Metro’s formula for reliable rail services
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport visited Moscow Metro yesterday, August 5, to study rail operations, digital passenger services and maintenance practices that could be adapted for the country’s railway network. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn led the Thai delegation during the visit, which followed the signing of a transport cooperation MOU between Thailand and Russia. Phiphat and senior transport…
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Thailand approves national committee for data centre oversight
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national committee to oversee Thailand’s data centre industry following strong interest from foreign investors. Government spokesperson Ratchada Dhanadirek announced the decision today, August 5, saying the committee would be established under a draft Prime Minister’s Office regulation proposed by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt. According to the government, the move is intended…
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Malaysia high-income threshold gap narrows to 7.1%, minister says
Malaysia’s economy minister says the country is now 7.1% below the World Bank’s high-income threshold, but a rival figure from another minister just days earlier tells a different story, one that leaves Malaysia further from the milestone than officials are suggesting. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the gap had narrowed following 5.8% growth in the second quarter of…
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Thailand expands nominee checks to post-registration changes
Thailand introduced tougher checks on nominee business arrangements yesterday, August 1, extending scrutiny beyond the initial company registration process. The new measures were introduced by the Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce. Previously, checks focused only on the company registration stage. Under the new measures, businesses that later change their shareholders, directors or authorised signatories will…
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Thailand pushes overhaul of 100 laws to cut business costs
Thailand’s government is reviewing more than 100 laws in an effort to reduce business costs and strengthen the country’s competitiveness, with the first results expected within one to two months. Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs Pakorn Nilprapunt said today, July 31, that the government has begun working with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) through…
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What to check before moving forex profits into a Thai bank
The baht fell to a 15-month low against the US dollar in late July, and traders in Thailand who hold profits with offshore brokers have been watching the rate closely ever since. A profitable trade only becomes real money once it reaches your bank account. In Thailand, the exchange rate on the day you withdraw can matter as much as…
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Leadership in the AI era: six lessons from BTS Group executive
Artificial intelligence, talent shortages, burnout, and constant disruption are changing what it means to lead. According to Philios Andreou, PhD, Deputy CEO and Global Partner of BTS Group, a global professional services firm that helps organisations turn strategy into results by developing the skills, mindsets, and behaviours of their people through experiential learning and simulations, the organisations that will thrive…
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Thai baht sinks to 15 month low against US dollar
The Thai baht weakened to its lowest level in 15 months on Thursday, dragged down by a stronger US dollar and fresh jitters over Middle East tensions, according to Kasikorn Research Center. The currency slid to 33.848 baht per US dollar during trading, its weakest point since April last year, before settling at around 33.80 baht per dollar by the…
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Risk-On or Risk-Off? How to Read Global Sentiment Before You Trade
The financial markets are affected by not only the economic indicators and corporate performance but also the sentiments of investors. Every day on the trading markets, people decide whether they want to seek risk or avoid it. It is called risk-on and risk-off sentiment. It is very useful for traders to understand which one of these is prevailing at a…
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How Thailand’s mobile-first lifestyle is reshaping sport and online entertainment
Thailand’s relationship with the smartphone has changed. The mobile screen is now where people organise their day, message friends, pay for food, watch highlights, follow live scores and fill the spare minutes between work, travel and going out. Sport and entertainment have naturally followed that shift, becoming faster, more personal and easier to access wherever people happen to be. That…
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PTT named Thailand’s most valuable brand in global study
PTT has been identified as Thailand’s most valuable brand, with a brand value of US$9.2 billion (approximately 326 billion baht), according to a global study published in June 2026 by OnDeck, a US-based online business lender. The study used valuations from two leading brand consultancies, Brand Finance and Interbrand, to calculate average brand values across their respective Global Top 100…
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Over 500 KFC Thailand stores could be sold, Bloomberg reports
The company operating more than 500 KFC branches in Thailand could be sold, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. Bloomberg reported that Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev), the drinks conglomerate behind Chang beer and SangSom rum, controlled by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is considering selling its KFC franchise business in Thailand. According to the report,…
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Anutin woos Chinese tech giants, 70bn baht investment planned
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, shared that the country successfully secured planned investment worth more than 70 billion baht from four major Chinese technology companies, which are expected to create tens of thousands of jobs. Anutin and a delegation of senior government officials visited China from July 16 to 20, holding meetings in Shanghai, Chengdu and Beijing. The…
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Inflation is back: why traders watch the next CPI releases
One theme that is making its return to the global financial markets is that of inflation. Following a long period during which there has been a relative calm on the inflation front, rising pressures from commodity prices have forced traders to look at the prospects for inflation, central bank policy, and market conditions once again. Why energy prices matter for…
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Government steps up efforts to tackle graduate unemployment
The Ministry of Labour has joined forces with 35 leading companies to help tackle graduate unemployment by improving workforce skills and matching job seekers with employers’ needs, according to the government yesterday, July 18. The initiative follows data from the ministry’s Thai Mee Ngan Tham (Thai Have Jobs) employment platform, which highlighted a growing mismatch between workforce skills and employer…
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Bond Yields Are Moving FX More Than Headlines – Here’s Why
In the past, traders in the Forex market used to pay most of their attention to the activities of central banks, economic data, and politics. Although these three elements remain important, more and more traders start paying attention to yet another element – government bond yields. During 2026, the movement of bonds in the financial market, in particular US Treasuries’…
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Foreign film productions bring 4 billion baht to Thailand
Thailand attracted 302 foreign film and content productions worth a combined 4.025 billion baht during the first half of 2026, already surpassing half of the total investment recorded throughout 2025. Deputy government spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesaengchan announced the figures today, July 10. She said several large productions are preparing to begin work in Thailand during the second half of the year,…
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How Asia’s online entertainment platforms are turning transparency into a product feature
Online entertainment businesses across Asia have spent years competing on speed, mobile design, local payment options and a constant supply of new themes. A quieter product feature is now becoming part of that contest: the ability to show how a software-generated result was calculated. For users, transparency can reduce the gap between what a platform claims and what can be…
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Mystery woman claims 100 billion baht in shares of Thai blue chips that don’t exist
A mystery woman who filed reports claiming to own nearly 100 billion baht worth of shares in six of Thailand’s biggest listed companies has shaken confidence in the Thai capital market, prompting an urgent investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The name Supaporn Pimpong was unknown in Thai investment circles until July 2, when the SEC published an…
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Central Pattana and Mitsubishi Estate unveil CenTRal cENtrAL at Pathumwan intersection
Central Pattana Public Company Limited and Mitsubishi Estate have unveiled CenTRal cENtrAL, a next-generation mixed-use development at Pathumwan intersection, designed to strengthen Siam Square’s position as a Global Youth Culture Destination. The project has a total value of more than 11 billion baht and is being developed under the concept Young. Bold. Global. It will bring together retail, workplace, hospitality,…
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Thailand’s short-video habit is changing how game clips are watched
Thailand’s short-video habit is no longer just about entertainment. It is changing how people read action. A clip on a Bangkok train ride, in a Phuket hotel lobby, or during a lunch break, has only a few seconds to show the setup, the tension, and the decision. If the viewer misses the context, the ending looks random. That is why…
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Kao Thailand earns ‘Best Places to Work 2026’ certification from WorkVenture
Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has been certified as one of Thailand’s Best Places to Work 2026 by WorkVenture, recognising the company’s workplace culture, employee development, and commitment to long-term organisational growth. WorkVenture is an employer branding consultancy, and the organisation behind the annual Top 50 Companies in Thailand survey, which ranks employers considered most attractive among Thailand’s new generation…
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Nominee-run Chinese recycling plants leaked toxic waste across Thailand
Since China’s “National Sword” policy took effect in January 2018, banning imports of contaminated plastic and electronic waste, the recycling industry that was once concentrated inside China has scattered across the region. As a result, Thailand has absorbed a large share of it. For decades, China took in almost half the world’s recyclable waste. When it shut its doors, Thailand,…
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Thai government says Thailand recognised as leading business destination
Thai government reported yesterday, June 29, that Thailand has been ranked 27th globally and seventh in Asia in the Best Countries for Starting a Business released by the U.S. News & World Report Best Countries 2026. The announcement was made by Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office Lalida Persvivatana. The spokesperson said the ranking reflects the country’s openness to…
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Four companies join forces to redesign Magiclean refill bags for recycling
Dow Thailand Group, Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (SCGC), and SCG Packaging Public Company Limited (SCGP) have jointly developed a new mono-material refill pouch for Magiclean Floor Cleaner Natural Essence 700ml, replacing a traditional multi-layer structure with packaging designed for recyclability. The new Magiclean recyclable refill packaging uses a single-material structure and is compatible with…
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Phyathai-Paolo partners with Shop.BeDee to advance personalised healthcare in Thailand
Phyathai-Paolo Hospital Group has announced a strategic partnership with Shop.BeDee, a leading digital healthcare platform, to enhance access to healthcare services and accelerate the shift toward personalised healthcare in Thailand. The collaboration reflects changing consumer behaviour, as more people are turning to digital channels to search for health information, compare services, and make healthcare decisions. Data from Phyathai-Paolo shows that…
