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Megabangna unveils THB6bn expansion for East Bangkok communities
Megabangna unveils THB6bn expansion for East Bangkok communities
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Megabangna will add 170,000 sq m of gross building area, including new retail space, plus 1,750 parking spaces by Q3 2028, anchoring a THB70bn Megacity plan for Eastern Bangkok.Ad spend stays negative, while a rebound expected in 2H
Ad spend stays negative, while a rebound expected in 2H
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
With a steady decline in recent years, the advertising media industry has been significantly impacted by new digital media amid the contraction of mainstream media, while advertisement spending by brands also declines to negative territory despite an expected rebound in the second-half of 2026.Central Bank Issues Severe Warning to Payment Gateways over Illicit FOREX Laundering and Unlicensed Digital Wallets
Central Bank Issues Severe Warning to Payment Gateways over Illicit FOREX Laundering and Unlicensed Digital Wallets
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
The Bank of Thailand targets illicit retail currency speculation and tightens compliance checks on major platforms like Alipay and WeChat PayCapitalising on Quality of Life: Thailand Pivots from Tourism Hotspot to Elite Global Education Destination
Capitalising on Quality of Life: Thailand Pivots from Tourism Hotspot to Elite Global Education Destination
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Rising Western costs and geopolitical tensions drive elite families to ASEAN as premium international schools unlock a new economic growth engineT-Beauty's $9 Billion Test: Can Thai Cosmetics Scale Beyond Southeast Asia?
T-Beauty's $9 Billion Test: Can Thai Cosmetics Scale Beyond Southeast Asia?
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
As Thailand's beauty sector draws record international interest, domestic brands are mounting a credible challenge to global giants — armed with climate science, cultural diplomacy, and hard financial resultsThai Economy Face-Off: Three Fragile Triggers Drag Down Growth as Baht Hits One-Year Low
Thai Economy Face-Off: Three Fragile Triggers Drag Down Growth as Baht Hits One-Year Low
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Rising household debt, a tech-heavy K-shaped recovery, and tightening financial conditions stall Thailand’s growth despite minor GDP upgradesBangkok riverside land values climb around heritage districts
Bangkok riverside land values climb around heritage districts
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Large riverside projects, rail links and creative businesses are lifting demand around Charoen Nakhon, Charoen Krung and Khlong San.Gold slips below $4,100 as dollar strengthens
Gold slips below $4,100 as dollar strengthens
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Global gold prices fell below $4,100 as the dollar rose on Fed rate-hike bets, with investors awaiting US PCE inflation dataChinese investment drives EEC land prices higher in Thailand
Chinese investment drives EEC land prices higher in Thailand
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Chinese investors are driving demand for EEC industrial land, pushing up prices in Chonburi and Rayong as Thailand attracts more manufacturing FDIThailand Turns to Green Transition as Energy Insecurity Threatens Growth
Thailand Turns to Green Transition as Energy Insecurity Threatens Growth
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
SCB EIC chief economist warns that Thailand's deep reliance on imported energy threatens long-term growth — and says the green transition is the structural fix the country can no longer delay