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International Tea Day turns focus to sustainable production and trade
International Tea Day turns focus to sustainable production and trade
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
The UN observance on May 21 promotes sustainable tea production and fairer trade while underlining tea’s place in culture and daily life.GULF posts 39% surge in Q1 profit on power, AIS growth
GULF posts 39% surge in Q1 profit on power, AIS growth
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
GULF posted a 39% rise in Q1 2026 net profit to 9.1 billion baht, driven by stronger power business earnings and robust AIS growthCommerce Ministry joins Team Thailand+ in US trade-investment push
Commerce Ministry joins Team Thailand+ in US trade-investment push
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
Meetings with US officials and business representatives focused on trade, investment, supply chains, the digital economy and future industries.Retail Giants Pivot to 'Masstige' to Capture 290bn Baht Beauty Boom
Retail Giants Pivot to 'Masstige' to Capture 290bn Baht Beauty Boom
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
Thailand’s retail conglomerates are spinning off beauty divisions to target Gen Z and cost-conscious consumers, leveraging global sourcing to disrupt unofficial importsSCGC’s first naphtha vessel reaches Thailand from Hormuz
SCGC’s first naphtha vessel reaches Thailand from Hormuz
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
SCGC says a 55,000-tonne naphtha shipment has arrived safely, while a second vessel remains under assessment near Hormuz.CRC takes 40% stake in JD Sports Thailand to push deeper into premium sports retail
CRC takes 40% stake in JD Sports Thailand to push deeper into premium sports retail
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
Central Retail is expanding into Thailand’s 35-billion-baht premium sports lifestyle market by taking a 40% stake in JD Sports Thailand and targeting rapid store growth.iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales as market narrows
iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales as market narrows
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
Counterpoint says the top 10 smartphones took a record 25% of global sales in Q1 2026, led by Apple’s iPhone 17.BOT prepares draft to extend Thailand's housing LTV easing by one year
BOT prepares draft to extend Thailand's housing LTV easing by one year
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
The temporary measure would run from Wednesday (July 1, 2026) to Wednesday (June 30, 2027), with the property market still slowing and unsold supply high.