Conveyor belt sushi rises as Japanese dining cools
Conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Thailand have growth potential, while the overall Japanese restaurant sector is expected to see flat growth this year, says MAI-listed Maguro Group Plc.

AXA Thailand aims for double-digit uptick
AXA Insurance Thailand is targeting double-digit growth in 2026, driven by expansion in health and commercial lines, with an executive citing last year's Hat Yai floods as a wake-up call that underscored rising protection needs in Thailand.

B2.85bn procurement plan gets SRT board's approval
The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved the procurement of 23 new track maintenance vehicles worth 2.85 billion baht to replace ageing machinery.

Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Thailand's life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.

Buriram United book Melbourne clash
Thai League 1 champions Buriram United will face Melbourne City in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite next month.

Procurement deals face National Anti-Corruption Commission probe
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has launched an investigation into five procurement matters involving the Social Security Office (SSO) amid mounting public scrutiny over whether procedures were properly followed.

Lawyer says People's Party knew of rape case pre-poll
A lawyer has alleged that the People's Party (PP) was aware of the rape case against its Maha Sarakham candidate before the Feb 8 election but went ahead and fielded him anyway.

Tour showcases southern Thai heritage
Diplomats from 45 countries are visiting Surat Thani as part of an official study tour aimed at showcasing the cultural diversity and rich heritage of southern Thailand while strengthening ties between foreign missions and local communities.

RTA stresses readiness, diplomatic action
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has assured the public that it is fully prepared to protect national sovereignty and has addressed recent claims by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet of Thai territorial encroachment through diplomatic channels.

Yodchanan may not take ministry post
Speculation is mounting that Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat may not take up any ministerial post in the new government being formed by the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.