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CENTEL profit surge — Q1 earnings leap 186% to 2.14bn baht
CENTEL profit surge — Q1 earnings leap 186% to 2.14bn baht
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
CENTEL reports a sharp Q1 profit rise as asset sales, hotel recovery and stronger food-business cost control support earningsExcise tax rule targets gaps in declared liquor and beer prices
Excise tax rule targets gaps in declared liquor and beer prices
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Thailand’s Excise Department will use a new market price benchmark to assess declared retail prices and close tax loopholes, particularly for liquor and beer products.Asia Dominates Global Green Tech Boom as China Leads Patent Race, Thailand Urges Adopters to Step Up
Asia Dominates Global Green Tech Boom as China Leads Patent Race, Thailand Urges Adopters to Step Up
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The Ministry of Commerce reveals a sharp acceleration in sustainability innovations, with China leading the global patent race ahead of Japan and the USThai AirAsia reports THB841m Q1 profit amid Middle East tensions
Thai AirAsia reports THB841m Q1 profit amid Middle East tensions
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Asia Aviation reported higher first-quarter revenue and THB840.6 million net profit, while saying Q2 will face pressure from aviation fuel costs.AOT fiscal Q2 profit rises 13% on departure passenger and airport fees
AOT fiscal Q2 profit rises 13% on departure passenger and airport fees
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Airports of Thailand said net profit attributable to the parent rose to THB5,718.03 million in fiscal Q2 as sales and service revenue increased.PTT Q1 profit rises 10.4% as refining margins, petrochemicals recover
PTT Q1 profit rises 10.4% as refining margins, petrochemicals recover
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
PTT reported Q1 2026 net profit of THB25.738 billion, while EBITDA, including hedging adjustments, increased 49.3% from Q4 2025.CEOs speak — Anutin listens as Thailand seeks new growth path
CEOs speak — Anutin listens as Thailand seeks new growth path
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Thailand’s government will hear CEOs on competitiveness, clean energy, SMEs, investment and reforms as Anutin seeks an economic resetThailand Sets Sights on Moon Mission Role Through Artemis Cooperation
Thailand Sets Sights on Moon Mission Role Through Artemis Cooperation
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
GISTDA is pushing Thailand towards a role in NASA’s Artemis programme, aiming to turn the country’s space ambitions into lunar-era economic and technology opportunities.Thai businesses warn corruption crisis is worsening as survey reveals agency-level alleged bribery risks
Thai businesses warn corruption crisis is worsening as survey reveals agency-level alleged bribery risks
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
A JSCCIB survey found 89.1% of Thai businesses see corruption as an obstacle, while newly disclosed agency-level data points to high alleged bribery risks in dealings with some state agencies.SCC eyes stronger Q2 as energy crisis forces petrochemical strategy reset
SCC eyes stronger Q2 as energy crisis forces petrochemical strategy reset
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
SCC is positive on its second-quarter outlook as it moves to secure alternative feedstock, manage petrochemical risks and cut energy costs.