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DE and Commerce ministries eye lower platform GP fees, calling 30% too high
DE and Commerce ministries eye lower platform GP fees, calling 30% too high
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Digital Economy Minister Chaichanok Chidchob says Thailand is seeking ways to reduce e-commerce platform selling fees, arguing a 10-15% GP rate would be more reasonable.Thai Authorities Launch Massive Crackdown on Foreign 'Nominee' Firms
Thai Authorities Launch Massive Crackdown on Foreign 'Nominee' Firms
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
The Department of Business Development targets Koh Samui and Koh Phangan as data reveals nearly 70% of local firms are foreign-backed joint venturese-WorkPermit gridlock exposes strain in state digital reform
e-WorkPermit gridlock exposes strain in state digital reform
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Thailand’s e-WorkPermit project faces claims of unpaid work, unanswered letters and a foreign labour permit backlogCMAN Reports 32% YoY Profit Surge for Q1 2026 Through Customer Portfolio Management – Tight Cost Controls – Greater Operating Efficiency – Expansion In Target Markets
CMAN Reports 32% YoY Profit Surge for Q1 2026 Through Customer Portfolio Management – Tight Cost Controls – Greater Operating Efficiency – Expansion In Target Markets
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
M.L. Chandchutha Chandratat, Chairman of Chememan Public Company Limited (“CMAN”), a leading global producer of lime and specialty chemical products under the "CHEMEMAN" brand, disclosed that compared to the same period last year, total revenues from sales and services decreased 4.6% to THB 980 million, yet net profits attributable to CMAN shareholders increased 32% to THB 172 million.AssetWise Hits THB 2.1bn Revenue in Q1 as Phuket Market Surges
AssetWise Hits THB 2.1bn Revenue in Q1 as Phuket Market Surges
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Property developer ASW posts 41% gross profit margin and prepares to transfer four major projects worth THB 13.3bn, driven by robust luxury demandUS Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10% Universal Tariff
US Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10% Universal Tariff
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
The Court of International Trade rules the 10% import levy "unlawful" due to lack of evidence, ordering the US government to refund affected importersMiddle East shock hits ASEAN — Anutin urges unity on energy, food and citizen protection
Middle East shock hits ASEAN — Anutin urges unity on energy, food and citizen protection
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Thailand urges ASEAN to strengthen energy, food and citizen protection measures as Middle East tensions hit the regionCKPower Green Debenture Issue Oversubscribed Twofold
CKPower Green Debenture Issue Oversubscribed Twofold
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Renewable energy producer CKPower secures THB 5 billion in green funding to accelerate the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric project amidst market volatilitySET, BOI seek incentives to draw foreign firms to Thai capital market
SET, BOI seek incentives to draw foreign firms to Thai capital market
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
SET is working with BOI on incentives and more flexible listing rules to help future-industry firms raise funds through Thailand's capital market.ASEAN summit in Cebu: leaders look for a joint plan to blunt Iran war fallout
ASEAN summit in Cebu: leaders look for a joint plan to blunt Iran war fallout
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
ASEAN leaders meeting in Cebu are expected to push joint steps on energy and food security as the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions squeeze oil-dependent economies.