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Aug 31, 2026

Thailand’s OECD Bid Is Colliding With Its Oligopoly Problem

Thailand aims to secure a seat at the OECD table by 2028, but achieving it will require policymakers to move beyond viewing inequality solely through the lens of taxation and welfare spending, and instead address it as a fundamental issue of competition policy.

Aug 30, 2026

TAT teams up with Private Luxury Events to bring Ultra Thailand 2027 to Bangkok

TAT partners with Private Luxury Events to host Ultra Thailand 2027, connecting Thai tourism with ultra-luxury networks, fostering high-value tourism.

Aug 30, 2026

Thailand’s Transport Minister Urges Tighter Safety Standards for Passenger Buses

Deputy PM Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn urged enhanced safety standards in Thailand’s bus industry and AI use in inspections, emphasizing passenger safety, staff training, and collaboration among transport and tourism sectors. Key Points Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn emphasized the need for stricter safety standards in Thailand’s passenger bus industry and advocated for increased […]

Aug 30, 2026

Reduction of US-China Rivalry Essential for South-east Asia, Says ASEAN Leader

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn emphasized that US-China tension reduction is vital for South-east Asia, as both powers are the region's key security and economic partners, urging their cooperation framework to deliver tangible regional stability.

Aug 29, 2026

Thai Government Moves to Overhaul Firearms Laws and Licensing

The Thai government is overhauling firearms laws, enhancing licensing controls, and utilizing technology for better record-keeping and background checks, while gun dealers will screen buyers more rigorously. Key Points The Thai government is set to overhaul firearms laws, focusing on modernizing licensing controls related to the import, sale, possession, and use of firearms, and their […]

Aug 29, 2026

Morning Briefing: Thailand and Asia Business News

Bank of Thailand tightens gold-trading oversight as baht correlation weakens Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said Thursday that restrictions imposed in March on retail gold trading have measurably reduced gold’s influence on the baht and could be tightened further if needed. The online gold-trading limit currently stands at 50 million baht per person per […]

Aug 29, 2026

Apple’s Strategic iPhone Manufacturing Shift From China to India

China previously led iPhone manufacturing, but now India manufactures all of Apple's latest iPhone models.

Aug 29, 2026

Thailand Business News – Evening Update

Thailand's exports rose 21.6% year-on-year in July to US$34.79 billion, extending the growth streak to 25 consecutive months. However, imports jumped 36.7% to US$38.40 billion, producing a monthly trade deficit of US$3.61 billion

Aug 29, 2026

The Bank of Thailand unanimously decided to keep the policy rate steady at 1%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to maintain the policy rate at 1.00 percent. The Bank of England unanimously agreed to maintain the policy rate at 1.0%, seeing it as a relaxed level. Supporting the Thai economy, which has a low growth trend and is not evenly distributed, households and SMEs are still vulnerable. […]

Aug 29, 2026

IDX’s SPPA Enables Repo Transactions Using SBSN as the Underlying Asset to Promote the Development of Indonesia’s Debt and Money Markets

IDX launched a new Repo transaction service with Sharia Government Securities. The aim is to improve liquidity in the SBSN market and enhance Indonesia’s financial market by increasing Repo transactions. PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (Indonesia Stock Exchange/IDX), through the Alternative Market Operator System (SPPA), has officially launched a new service featuring Repurchase Agreement (Repo) transactions […]