SEC charts sustainable roadmap
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying efforts to align the country's capital market with global sustainability standards, positioning environmental, social and governance (ESG) as a central pillar of its three-year strategic plan.

Dumping cash for cards
International travel has been transformed more in the past decade than in the previous 50 years. Flights are booked instantly, hotels auto-recommend themselves, and in many major cities, cash has vanished almost entirely.

AI tie-up offers sustainable build
Thailand's first artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled, responsive digital twin architecture project called CU Living ARCH 5.0 was recently unveiled, integrating data from sensors and building systems to generate insights for enhancing energy and space efficiency.

GI products rake in over B114bn this year
Products with geographical indication (GI) have generated more than 114 billion baht in revenue this year as consumers seek quality local products with unique identities.

Thailand's top travel trends for 2026
The 2026 Travel Outlook Report by the digital travel platform Agoda reveals a shift in Thai travel trends, with domestic journeys taking centre stage. The focus is no longer solely on where to go, but on how to make the most of their time.

Delta targets double-digit revenue growth in 2026
Despite threats from US import tariffs and a looming artificial intelligence (AI) bubble, Delta Electronics (Thailand) is confident of achieving double-digit growth in revenue this year and next as Thailand remains one of the largest investment destinations for capacity expansion.

Government hunts for revenue as debt mounts
The government's growing interest burden has steadily eroded treasury reserves over the past four years, prompting the administration to urgently look for ways to increase revenue before the country's credit rating is adversely affected.

Innobic buys Alvogen Pharma
Innobic (Asia), the life science arm of energy giant PTT Plc, is moving into the world's largest pharmaceutical market after securing a foothold in the US through the acquisition of Alvogen Pharma US Inc.

New stimulus efforts target higher growth
The government is preparing to promote year-end economic stimulus measures to encourage spending, aiming to lift fourth-quarter GDP growth above 1%.

Frugal festivities
The final months of the year are usually when businesses expect higher local spending, riding on the festive New Year mood.