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AI layoff trap raises wider risks for workers, firms and demand
AI layoff trap raises wider risks for workers, firms and demand
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
A study warns that replacing workers with AI may cut costs for individual firms while weakening consumer spending across the wider economy.BOT to issue BNPL rules to curb rising First Jobbers' debt by October
BOT to issue BNPL rules to curb rising First Jobbers' debt by October
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The BOT is moving to regulate pay-later services that fuel overspending among young consumers, with First Jobbers’ debt at 52.7%, NPLs at 27% and transaction volume up over 38% a year.Takaichi weighs two-year 1 per cent food tax cut from next April
Takaichi weighs two-year 1 per cent food tax cut from next April
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Japan’s government is studying a temporary food tax reduction while weighing register upgrade costs, funding hurdles and calls for a refundable credit.TikTok and AI reshape how Thai Gen Z makes digital buying choices
TikTok and AI reshape how Thai Gen Z makes digital buying choices
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
A survey says video reviews, social feeds and AI are reshaping how Gen Z in Thailand searches for information and decides what to buy.Unlocking Thailand’s THB221bn Myanmar Demographic: Study Warns Firms are Missing a New Purchasing Powerhouse
Unlocking Thailand’s THB221bn Myanmar Demographic: Study Warns Firms are Missing a New Purchasing Powerhouse
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
A landmark study by Happio reveals Thailand's four million Myanmar residents inject 221bn baht annually into the economy, altering the retail landscapePattaya City temporarily suspends use of fire-hit hotel building
Pattaya City temporarily suspends use of fire-hit hotel building
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
The Office of the Consumer Protection Board opened a special complaint centre after the Pattaya hotel fire, as the hotel pledged compensation and put the damage at THB25 million.Thai consumers grow cautious as corruption tops national concerns
Thai consumers grow cautious as corruption tops national concerns
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
Ipsos says Thais’ top worry in H1 2026 was financial and political corruption, while confidence, spending and personal finance expectations weakened.Thai consumer confidence falls as energy costs and job insecurity grow
Thai consumer confidence falls as energy costs and job insecurity grow
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
The April index fell to 50.6 from 51.8 in March as energy prices, employment worries and weaker growth forecasts weighed on sentiment.Thailand’s inflation rises 2.89% in April as fuel prices increase
Thailand’s inflation rises 2.89% in April as fuel prices increase
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
The Trade Policy and Strategy Office says domestic fuel prices, public transport fares and some food items pushed the consumer price index higher in April.Inside Crybaby's THB14bn success as Thai art toys rise on global stage
Inside Crybaby's THB14bn success as Thai art toys rise on global stage
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Gen Z consumers and office workers with spending power are helping art toys move into the mass market, while Crybaby gains traction as a Thai IP.