From the Iran War to the World’s Dinner Table: Key Implications for the Global Food Supply Chain

Thailand Business News - Oct 15, 2026

The Middle East conflict presents both risks and opportunities for Thailand's food industry. Rising energy and raw material costs, particularly fertilizers and plastic packaging inputs, are increasing production expenses, while transportation disruptions threaten supply chains across agriculture

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ASEAN Can Weather a Typhoon, But a Taiwan Crisis Is a Different Story

Oct 11, 2026

ASEAN Can Weather a Typhoon, But a Taiwan Crisis Is a Different Story

ASEAN faces growing geopolitical risks requiring better crisis coordination for non-combatant evacuations, especially amid potential Taiwan Strait conflict. Existing mechanisms focus on disasters, not evacuations. Recommendations include moderating expectations, choosing centralized/decentralized approaches, leveraging limited resources, learning from past operations, and starting with small, incremental improvements to build momentum.

Boosting AI-driven search performance in Southeast Asia with a smart regional marketing strategy

Oct 9, 2026

Boosting AI-driven search performance in Southeast Asia with a smart regional marketing strategy

ASEAN consumers increasingly use AI tools like ChatGPT for product research, shifting visibility challenges from Google rankings. Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) now structures content for AI citation and recommendation, becoming essential for foreign businesses entering Southeast Asian markets competing for consumer decision-making visibility.

PwC: Supply-Chain Diversification, AI and Energy Transition Open New Growth Paths for Thailand

Oct 8, 2026

PwC: Supply-Chain Diversification, AI and Energy Transition Open New Growth Paths for Thailand

A new PwC Thailand report shows the country entering a fresh investment phase as supply chains shift, AI adoption grows and clean energy expands. With $86 billion in 2025 FDI inflows, Thailand targets digital infrastructure, automotive, tourism and food processing, though success depends on upgrading infrastructure, talent and regulatory execution across the ASEAN gateway.

ASEAN’s Data Center Boom Puts Sustainability Goals to the Test

Oct 8, 2026

ASEAN’s Data Center Boom Puts Sustainability Goals to the Test

According to Krungsri Research, between 2025 and 2027 Thailand's data center industry is expected to expand at an annual rate of 7.5% to 8.5%, driven by the growing digital economy.

Thailand and Japan deepen industrial partnership around semiconductors, EVs and clean energy

Oct 8, 2026

Thailand and Japan deepen industrial partnership around semiconductors, EVs and clean energy

Thailand and Japan are deepening their industrial relationship as both countries reposition supply chains around advanced manufacturing, with Japanese companies submitting more than US$11.72 billion in investment applications across 1,380 projects between 2021 and mid-2026, according to the Thailand Board of Investment. The figure underscores Japan’s continuing importance to Thailand even as Chinese investment has […]

Thailand’s household debt crisis threatens to keep growth below potential despite lower debt ratios

Oct 8, 2026

Thailand’s household debt crisis threatens to keep growth below potential despite lower debt ratios

Thailand’s household debt problem is again moving to the centre of the economic debate as Bangkok prepares to host the IMF and World Bank annual meetings. Household debt stood at 85.2% of GDP at the end of June, while average household debt has reached its highest level in 18 years, constraining consumption and making it […]

Thai Listed Companies Face Nearly $11 Billion in Annual Climate‑Risk Costs by 2050, S&P Global Warns

Oct 8, 2026

Thai Listed Companies Face Nearly $11 Billion in Annual Climate‑Risk Costs by 2050, S&P Global Warns

Thailand’s largest listed companies are on track to absorb almost USD 11 billion per year in climate‑related physical risk costs by the 2050s if no adaptation measures are taken, according to new analysis from S&P Global Sustainable1. The study evaluates 84 companies representing 97% of the SET100 market capitalization and applies high‑resolution climate‑risk modelling to […]

SCB EIC forecasts robust economic growth in Asia for 2026 fueled by global electronics cycle and AI

Oct 7, 2026

SCB EIC forecasts robust economic growth in Asia for 2026 fueled by global electronics cycle and AI

SCB EIC projects strong economic growth in Asia in 2026, driven by the accelerating global electronics cycle and AI investment. However, the region’s growth faces pressures from high energy prices, uncertainty surrounding US trade policy, and tighter financial conditions, impacting countries differently depending on their energy structure, export base, and role in the global AI […]

Asian stocks retreat as oil rises above $100 and investors reassess global rate risks

Oct 7, 2026

Asian stocks retreat as oil rises above $100 and investors reassess global rate risks

Asian equities weakened on Wednesday despite another record-setting session on Wall Street, as rising oil prices and renewed concerns over global bond yields offset optimism about corporate earnings and AI-related growth. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan fell about 0.5%, while Hong Kong and Singapore declined and technology shares in South Korea also came under […]

Time to Rewrite Energy Rules: Unavoidable Transition for Thailand

Oct 7, 2026

Time to Rewrite Energy Rules: Unavoidable Transition for Thailand

Recent Middle East conflict and oil price volatility have highlighted Thailand’s dependence on imported fossil fuels, prompting calls to accelerate its clean energy transition. A seminar involving energy experts, policymakers, and industry representatives concluded that reducing fossil fuel dependence is now an economic and security necessity, not just an environmental goal, with ASEAN neighbors facing […]

Phuket named top wellness destination by Canadian travellers

Oct 7, 2026

Phuket named top wellness destination by Canadian travellers

Phuket has won Air Canada Vacations’ 2026 Travellers’ Top Picks Award for Wellness, voted for by Canadian travellers.

World Bank raises Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook to 2% but warns AI dependence and climate risks remain

Oct 6, 2026

World Bank raises Thailand’s 2026 growth outlook to 2% but warns AI dependence and climate risks remain

The World Bank has upgraded Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast by 0.7 percentage points to 2.0%, citing stronger exports linked to the global AI boom, but warned that flooding, a potential severe El Niño and weak domestic adoption of AI could limit the benefits. The upgrade comes even as Thailand continues to face unusually heavy flooding, […]

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