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Thailand targets trade and tourism gains at IMF–World Bank meetings
Thailand targets trade and tourism gains at IMF–World Bank meetings
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Suphajee highlights expected spending by an estimated 20,000 visitors and plans talks with Swiss representatives and the World Trade Organization chief.Traffic reopens between Ploenchit and Nana after anti-IMF protest ends
Traffic reopens between Ploenchit and Nana after anti-IMF protest ends
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Bangkok police have reopened Ploenchit Road between Ploenchit and Nana intersections after protesters opposing the IMF and World Bank ended their rally.Lodon JetX Celebrates 50-Branch Milestone with Bangchak, Targets 300 Branches by 2028
Lodon JetX Celebrates 50-Branch Milestone with Bangchak, Targets 300 Branches by 2028
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Highlights "Automated Intelligence Car Wash" Combining AI and IoT for 24-Hour Express Service Starting at 3 Minutes for 69 THBKrungsri completes full takeover of SFinance in Vietnam
Krungsri completes full takeover of SFinance in Vietnam
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Krungsri has acquired the remaining 50% of Vietnam’s SFinance, giving the Thai bank full ownership of the consumer finance company.Anutin’s ‘Casio Connection’ fuels power-play rumours over 1,900-baht watch gifts
Anutin’s ‘Casio Connection’ fuels power-play rumours over 1,900-baht watch gifts
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Engraved watches given by Thailand’s PM Anutin stir talk of alliances, while a government spokesman denies the gifts carry political significance.Tesla unveils Roadster with SpaceX thrusters, production set for 2028
Tesla unveils Roadster with SpaceX thrusters, production set for 2028
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster with SpaceX thrusters, sub-one-second acceleration and production scheduled to begin in 2028.Floods deepen Thai shrimp crisis amid disease and export setbacks
Floods deepen Thai shrimp crisis amid disease and export setbacks
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
The private sector seeks faster aid and a higher compensation cap as floods compound disease, rising costs and export setbacks in Thailand’s shrimp industry.Fed chair Warsh praises Thailand’s IMF–World Bank hosting
Fed chair Warsh praises Thailand’s IMF–World Bank hosting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Anutin and Fed chair Kevin Warsh discussed Thai–US trade talks and government stability in Bangkok, according to Thailand’s government spokesmanAnutin urges global investors to ‘grow together’ with Thailand
Anutin urges global investors to ‘grow together’ with Thailand
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urges global investors to view Thailand as a long-term partner as it shifts towards skills, technology and future industries.ICC urges Thailand to develop secondary cities for growth by John Denton, International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General
ICC urges Thailand to develop secondary cities for growth by John Denton, International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton said Thailand needs to allocate resources to other cities to unlock growth opportunities.