Economy

The latest 17 projects from 15 companies span four targeted industries and will create jobs for more than 14,000 Thai workers.

The fundraising plan is expected to become clearer from 2027, with EXAT targeting about THB20 billion for Phase 1 of the Phuket expressway.

SCB EIC sees Thailand’s housing market recovering only gradually as weak purchasing power, high prices and tight lending push buyers towards cheaper, second-hand and rental options.

Thailand’s hosting of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in October is expected to boost MICE activity, investor confidence and short-term economic activity.

Three southern routes have received construction approval, while three northern and northeastern projects are being advanced for approval in principle.

Only around 12% of Thai companies use AI, while Thailand lacks about 80,000 AI professionals, according to IFC’s Arnaud Dupoizat.

Brent crude briefly topped $100 a barrel as escalating Middle East conflict raised fears over oil flows through Hormuz and the Red Sea.

Thailand is trying to ease cash-flow strain on small businesses as delayed payments from retailers and limited access to finance threaten the sector’s ability to survive and grow.

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved bilateral labour agreements covering the recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers, including contracts, health checks, rights and repatriation.

Thailand’s startup bill proposes five-year benefits for eligible firms, with up to 10 years for deep-tech businesses in designated fields.

Thailand’s consumer confidence hit 53.2 in August, a six-month high, as the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce sees September and October as a key test for the recovery.

Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property is expanding cooperation with four South Korean partners on AI, online piracy, music rights and IP financing.

An Anutin–Trump call is planned to formally conclude the negotiations after the final details are sent through US trade officials