TCG provides B14.5bn in credit guarantees for SME loans
In the first two months of this year, the Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) provided credit guarantees worth 14.5 billion baht to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), an increase of 4.4 times year-on-year, driven by government support measures.

Foreign media inspect Surin border
The Thailand–Cambodia Situation Information Centre organised and successfully wrapped up a field visit for international media to the Chong Chom border in Kap Choeng district of Surin this week, exposing evidence of transnational online fraud networks.

City ramps up security for Quds Day
Bangkok police have stepped up security ahead of International Quds Day on Friday, monitoring potential protests and sensitive sites amid concerns that tensions linked to conflict in the Middle East could spark unrest.

Oil forecasts rise as Mideast war rages
Analysts are lifting their oil price estimates for this year and 2027 amid transport disruption in the Middle East, even though the potential release of reserves by the G7 and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could help temporarily alleviate supply pressures.

AI boom drives tech investment surge
IT spending in Thailand is expected to reach almost 1.1 trillion baht in 2026, up 8.36% year-on-year, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investment, according to the latest forecast by business tech and insight firm Gartner.

Remote work move weighs on transport, media stocks
Thailand's temporary work-from-home (WFH) policy for government agencies, introduced as part of emergency energy-saving measures, creates short-term pressure on transport and out-of-home media stocks, according to analysts.

CRC plans up to B18bn investment for store expansion
SET-listed Central Retail Corporation (CRC) plans to invest 16-18 billion baht this year to open new stores, renovate existing ones and enhance the customer experience.

Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
Foreign investor holdings in Thai stocks reached a new record high of 6.11 trillion baht in January, representing 37.1% of the total market capitalisation and reflecting growing overseas interest in the equities market, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

1,000 eager to return home
Nearly 1,000 Thai workers in the Middle East have expressed a desire to return home amid the escalating regional conflict, according to the Ministry of Labour.

SEC confirms legal action against 'Acme Traderist'
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed that legal action was already taken against cryptocurrency promoter Worawat Narknawdee, widely known as "Acme Traderist", following renewed public attention and additional complaints from alleged victims.