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Economy One source

Thai Chamber of Commerce Urges Swift Conclusion of US-Thailand Trade Agreement

The Thai Chamber of Commerce is backing government efforts to finalize the Agreements on Reciprocal Tariff (ART) with the United States to boost export competitiveness.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
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Economy One source

Thailand’s Industrial Real Estate Market Sees Growth in First Half of 2026

Knight Frank Thailand reports a 17.5% increase in industrial land sales for the first half of 2026, with prices in the EEC rising by over 31%.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
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Economy One source

CJ More Expands Community Retail Initiative Across Thailand

Retail chain CJ More is opening storefront spaces to local vendors to boost community economies.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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Economy One source

Thailand Targets Global Photonics Hub Status with 80 Billion Baht Investment

Thailand is positioning itself as a major center for photonics manufacturing, driven by an 80 billion baht investment surge linked to the growth of AI and data centers.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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Economy One source

i-Tail Corporation Reports Strong First-Half Growth for 2026

Global pet food manufacturer i-Tail Corporation (ITC) announced a 20.6% increase in sales for the first half of 2026, reaching $316 million.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Economy One source

TISCO ESU Advises Portfolio Rebalancing Amid Market Shifts

TISCO ESU suggests shifting investments from tech stocks to energy and materials as the global market enters a transition phase in the second half of 2026.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Economy One source

Russian National Sought Following Phuket Currency Exchange Burglary

Police in Phuket have issued an arrest warrant for a 47-year-old Russian man suspected of stealing 600,000 baht from a shopping mall currency exchange.

Khaosod English ·

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Economy One source

Plus Property Expands Luxury Management Portfolio in Thailand

Plus Property reports steady growth in the property management sector, focusing on luxury branded residences and integrated building services.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
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Economy One source

Thailand Eyes Construction Material Exports to Mexico Amid Industrial Growth

The Thai Ministry of Commerce is targeting Mexico as a key export market for construction materials, citing a significant surge in the Mexican construction sector.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
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Economy One source

Thai SME Sector Faces Economic Headwinds in Late 2026

ttb analytics projects Thailand's 2026 economic growth to slow to 1.7%, creating a challenging environment for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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Economy One source

DPAINT Expands into Real Estate with Projected 30% IRR

Independent Financial Advisors (IFA) have evaluated DPAINT’s new real estate venture, projecting a 30% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) as the company seeks to diversify its revenue streams.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
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Economy One source

Gold Prices in Thailand Surge by 500 Baht

Gold prices in Thailand saw a significant increase on July 30, 2026, with gold ornaments reaching 65,350 baht.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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Economy One source

Ministry of Commerce Launches 'Thai Helps Thai' Franchise Initiative

The Department of Business Development is promoting a new franchise support program designed to lower investment risks for entrepreneurs.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
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Economy One source

LINE BK Reports 15% Loan Growth in First Half of 2026

Digital lender LINE BK has announced a 15% increase in loan growth for the first half of 2026, citing shifting consumer behavior toward liquidity management.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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Economy One source

Muang Thai Life Assurance Reports Strong First-Half Growth Amid Economic Volatility

Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) announced a successful first half of 2026, citing significant growth in insurance premiums despite broader economic challenges.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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Economy One source

LINE BK Reports Growth Amidst Economic Uncertainty in Thailand

Digital financial provider LINE BK reaches 8.8 million users as Thai consumers increasingly seek liquidity management solutions.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Economy One source

GPF Secretary-General Plans Strategy to Boost Civil Servant Savings

Dr. Sornpol Tulayasathien, the new Secretary-General of the Government Pension Fund (GPF), is preparing to propose new measures to increase voluntary savings among Thai civil servants.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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Economy One source

Thai Interior Ministry Prepares Major Leadership Reshuffle for August

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to reorganize the Ministry of Interior’s leadership, prioritizing experience and economic development capabilities for provincial governors.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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