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Thai shoppers cut basket sizes as retail confidence falls
Thai shoppers cut basket sizes as retail confidence falls
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thailand’s retail confidence fell to 46.6 in July as spending per bill plunged 8.1 points, signalling shrinking household purchasing power.Thailand sees smart and green applications top 146 billion baht
Thailand sees smart and green applications top 146 billion baht
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thailand’s BOI reports 1,397 smart and green investment projects worth more than 146 billion baht, as industry upgrades automation, digital systems and greener production.SEPO backs four pillars for Thailand’s IMF-World Bank meetings
SEPO backs four pillars for Thailand’s IMF-World Bank meetings
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
Thailand will host the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok under four pillars covering AI, resilience, climate finance and longevity.Bank of Thailand warns of uncertain second-half outlook
Bank of Thailand warns of uncertain second-half outlook
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
The Bank of Thailand warns that US tariffs, factory closures and weaker labour absorption could weigh on the economy in the second half of 2026.Oil climbs as stalled US-Iran talks keep Asian markets on edge
Oil climbs as stalled US-Iran talks keep Asian markets on edge
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
Oil reached its highest since July 31 as stalled US-Iran talks, inflation risks and a fragile yen kept Asian investors cautious.Japan sees 1,028 bankruptcies as costs squeeze small firms
Japan sees 1,028 bankruptcies as costs squeeze small firms
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Japan recorded 1,028 corporate bankruptcies in July as labour shortages, rising personnel costs and a weaker yen squeezed smaller firms.Thai property groups sell land to boost liquidity and cut costs
Thai property groups sell land to boost liquidity and cut costs
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Property Perfect, Pruksa, Bangkok Land and BJC are offering land and assets worth more than THB20bn as developers prioritise cash flow and lower holding costs.Thai trade with FTA partners rises 21.8% to US$243.7bn
Thai trade with FTA partners rises 21.8% to US$243.7bn
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Thailand’s trade with FTA partners rose 21.8% to US$243.67 billion in the first half, led by strong growth in several major export markets.Thailand Slashes Regional Airport Fees by 50% to Boost Air Travel
Thailand Slashes Regional Airport Fees by 50% to Boost Air Travel
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
The Department of Airports launches incentives for new routes and carriers, aiming to spur regional tourism, lower airfares, and break monopoliesThailand Faces Surge in Corporate Closures as Heavyweights Collapse
Thailand Faces Surge in Corporate Closures as Heavyweights Collapse
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Over 7,000 Thai businesses folded in H1 as dissolved capital surged 223%, with experts warning of a harsher wave of closures in the second half