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Lifestyle over Square Metres: AWC’s Strategic Pivot to Combat Market Stagnation
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
As office demand stagnates and travel patterns shift, Asset World Corporation is betting that selling experiences — not space — is the only viable path to long-term growth
Corrections Dept explains Chinese arsenal suspect’s ICU transfer
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
The Corrections Department says Chinese weapons suspect Mingchen Sun was rushed to the ICU after suffering a seizure and losing consciousness two hours after entering prison.
Thai auto groups seek 32% tax on imported EVs to protect local industry
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
A coalition of 10 automotive associations wants Thailand to raise excise tax on fully imported EVs to at least 32%, warning that cheaper Chinese imports could damage local production and auto-parts suppliers.
Thailand’s digital deficit drains over 400 billion baht overseas
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Thailand faces a growing digital deficit as spending on foreign platforms, cloud services, AI and online ads sends billions abroad
NPS PLUS Goes Big at Architect’69 with Full-Scale Elevator Showcase and Launch of UP by NPS PLUS, Highlighting Universal Design and Wellness Architecture
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
NPS PLUS showcased full-scale premium elevators at Architect’69 while officially launching UP by NPS PLUS, a European-standard home elevator brand that promotes the concept of integrating elevator systems into homes and buildings from the very beginning of the design process under the principles of Universal Design, safety, and Wellness Architecture.
Thailand-Bangladesh FTA could lift economic activity by over 40%
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Thailand and Bangladesh are moving closer to a future FTA that could boost economic activity by more than 40%, strengthen investment and link South Asia with Southeast Asia.
US to buy new Chiang Mai residence for consul general after Cabinet approval
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the US government’s purchase of a house and land in Chiang Mai for a new consul general’s residence.
Navy readies 52 barges and 2,200 personnel for royal procession
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy is checking readiness for the upcoming Royal Barge Procession to Wat Arun on November 6, featuring 52 vessels and more than 2,200 personnel.
Transport Ministry seeks up to 20bn baht from loan decree for EV shift
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
The Transport Ministry will ask the Finance Ministry to use 10-20 billion baht from the 400-billion-baht borrowing decree to help public transport and freight operators switch to EVs.
GULF builds 39.3m-share stake in MINT as holding company strategy expands into tourism
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
GULF’s MINT shareholding signals a broader move beyond power into strategic assets across tourism, telecoms, digital and finance.