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Thailand says diesel stocks sufficient on September 24
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Thailand’s Energy Ministry pledges Oil Fuel Fund support, refinery price cuts and greater B20 use as global diesel costs put pressure on consumers.
The Nation Editorial Team
Anutin and Google discuss Thai data centre standards and US$1bn plan on September 23
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Anutin’s New York talks with Google focus on clean energy, water management and digital skills as Thailand pursues sustainable data centres
The Nation Editorial Team
Mercedes-Benz electric GLC leads new Thailand product strategy
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Thailand previews the all-new electric GLC with a WLTP range of more than 600km as it expands its product and customer strategy.
Jarupong Krisanaraj
Thailand weighs gold import tax after imports surge 53%
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Thailand is studying a gold import tax after imports surged 53% to THB901.1 billion, while Customs revenue rose 9.9% in fiscal 2026.
Silapakorn Sangsinchai
World Bank sets three priorities to drive ASEAN productivity
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
World Bank official Stephen N. Ndegwa sets out three priorities to help ASEAN raise productivity, generate higher-value growth and deepen regional integration.
Jarupong Krisanaraj
ASEAN urged to unite and build resilience as global trade shifts
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Supachai Panitchpakdi warns of trade fragmentation and AI rivalry as Piyanuch Wuttisorn sets out three priorities to strengthen ASEAN.
Jarupong Krisanaraj
ADB raises Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast to 2% on tech exports
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
ADB raises Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.0% as technology exports strengthen, but warns of El Niño, high debt and limited fiscal room.
The Nation Editorial Team
World Bank Economist on How Thailand Can Stop its Graduate Exodus to the Capital
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Higher pay vs longer commutes: World Bank economist Steven Rubinyi on why young Thais leave home for Bangkok — and what it takes to bring them back
Nongluck Ajanapanya
Thailand promotes AI and clean energy in US investor talks
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Suphajee and PM Anutin meet US investors in New York to promote Thailand’s digital and clean energy sectors and reaffirm balanced US-China ties.
The Nation Editorial Team
GRAND’s September 22 plan caps Westin Sukhumvit asset sale at 494.60 million baht
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
GRAND says a severe cash shortage led to rent defaults and termination of a land lease at Bangkok’s Westin Grande Sukhumvit hotel.
The Nation Editorial Team
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