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New York Roadshow Heats Up: Thai Stock Market Back on Radar of 25 Giant Funds, Hopeful for Fund Flow Revival Prachachat · 3d ago

Thailand's PM led a "Thailand Roadshow" in New York that drew ~25 major fund managers overseeing $40 trillion in assets, signaling renewed foreign investor interest in Thai equities. Foreign capital has pulled out ~500 billion baht over 3 years but ~10% has already returned in 2026. The government is also promoting new policies (JUMP+, BOI to IPO) to attract tech/new economy companies to the Thai stock market, with officials emphasizing Thailand's strategic neutrality amid geopolitical polarization.

TTB CEO Identifies Global Trade Shift: Highlights 6 Thai Industries with Export Potential Prachachat · 3d ago

TTB's CEO warns Thailand has exhausted its historical economic advantages ("three lotteries": geopolitical position, free trade, and cheap natural gas) and must shift from FDI-focused metrics to building long-term capability, human capital, and SME integration. The message: investment alone ≠ development; Thailand must foster ecosystem-building and ensure wealth distribution rather than winner-takes-all dynamics—essential reading for SMEs needing strategic repositioning in a protectionist, tech-driven global economy.

L'Oréal Expands Melasyl Innovation from 100,000 Molecules Research to 3 Brand Product Portfolio The Story Thailand · 3d ago

L'Oréal has developed Melasyl, a patented innovation from screening over 100,000 molecules, using a "Melanin Precursor Interceptor" mechanism to address hyperpigmentation without disrupting natural skin tone. The ingredient is now being rolled out across three L'Oréal Group brands—L'Oréal Paris, La Roche-Posay, and Vichy (first use)—with customized formulations for different consumer segments entering the Thai market. This represents significant R&D investment and market expansion for a TIME-recognized 2025 innovation in the beauty-tech space.

Royal Red Silk Ensemble 'Phadet Royal' from Baan Khruea Community: Thailand's Last Silk-Weaving Haven in the Heart of Bangkok Prachachat · 3d ago

A 16-year-old Thai rock musician from Phuket wore a stunning traditional Thai silk ensemble from Baan Khruea—Bangkok's last silk-weaving community—at the America's Got Talent 2026 finals. The silk, named "Phadet" (meaning "red royal"), comes from a heritage community linked to the Thai Royal Family since Rama V, where artisans use ancient hand-loom techniques producing just 6–7 meters per day. This showcases both Thailand's textile craftsmanship and cultural identity on the global stage, continuing a legacy where the same community's silk won the National Costume award at Miss Universe 1988.

Nanotechnology Center and Arincare Partner to Expand Kidney Disease Screening Kit to 3,000 Pharmacies Nationwide The Story Thailand · 3d ago

Thailand's National Nanotechnology Center and digital pharmacy platform Arincare are partnering to distribute an innovative kidney disease screening kit (AL-Strip) to 3,000 pharmacies nationwide by 2026. The AL-Strip detects early-stage kidney disease through microalbumin screening in 5–15 minutes at point-of-care, addressing a critical gap: with 11M+ chronic kidney disease patients and a 15–20B baht annual budget burden, most cases go undiagnosed. This commercialization bridges government-funded R&D with practical market infrastructure, leveraging Arincare's 6,000-pharmacy network and digital platform to enable early intervention and reduce healthcare costs.

Meta Launches Meta VR Glasses: Lightweight, High-Resolution VR Headset Priced at 43,000 Baht Blognone · 3d ago

Meta unveiled Meta VR Glasses, a significantly lighter VR headset (5x lighter than Quest 3) launching spring 2027 at $1,300 (�฿43,000). The modular design separates the glasses from a small belt-worn processor/battery unit (3-hour runtime, 45W fast charging). Key features include IMAX-certified movie viewing, 8K immersive sports via ESPN partnership, and hologram-style video calling. This represents a major step toward practical all-day VR use, though availability is limited to future markets and the high price remains a barrier for Thai SMEs.

Understanding Fauxductivity: The 'Busy-Acting' Phenomenon in the Workplace Techsauce · 3d ago

Fauxductivity—employees appearing busy without tangible output—is a workplace phenomenon driven by corporate culture that prioritizes visibility over results. The article reveals that both managers and staff engage in this behavior, with root causes including burnout, micromanagement, unclear workload distribution, and performance systems that reward looking diligent rather than delivering outcomes. Thai SMEs and organizations should audit whether their management practices and cultural values inadvertently pressure employees into performing busyness instead of meaningful work.

When Recovery Doesn't Reach All: Examining the Vulnerable Position of Thai SMEs in a K-Shaped Economy The Standard Wealth · 3d ago

Thai SMEs face widening structural disadvantages in a K-shaped recovery: large firms have bounced back strongly with improved margins, while SME revenue growth has stalled or remained below pre-COVID levels despite modest recovery, with market share dropping from 18% to 15%. The critical insight is SME clustering in the "lower-right" quadrant—revenue growth without profit recovery—due to cost pressures they cannot pass to consumers. Emerging megatrends in digital/AI, green transition, and health tourism offer growth paths, but SMEs face headwinds from U.S. trade measures, lingering weak domestic consumption, and high-carbon sectors facing regulatory pressure.

Southeast Asian startups raise $7.25b in H1 2026: report Tech in Asia · 3d ago

Southeast Asian startups collectively raised $7.25 billion in the first half of 2026, according to a report covered by Tech in Asia. This substantial funding indicates strong investor confidence in the region's tech ecosystem, particularly with AI driving venture capital interest. For Thai SMEs and startups, this signals a competitive regional funding environment and highlights the importance of positioning for investor attention in an AI-focused landscape.

Why AI video is fine (and how YouTube judges the output) Tech in Asia · 3d ago

Article discusses the viability and acceptability of AI-generated video content, with focus on how YouTube's platform evaluates and judges such output. Relevant for content creators, SMEs exploring video automation, and tech platforms considering AI content policies. Moderate relevance depending on whether your audience includes video producers or platform operators.

PTT Board Approves 1.40 Baht Dividend and Announces Share Buyback of 238 Million Shares Starting September 28 Prachachat · 3d ago

PTT's board approved an interim dividend of 1.40 baht per share (~39.7 billion baht, ~51% of H1 2025 net profit), ex-dividend on October 7. The board also greenlit the sale of 238.66 million repurchased shares (0.84% of total) via automated matching on SET from September 28–October 12, 2025; unsold shares will be retired. This represents shareholder returns and financial management activity from Thailand's largest energy SOE.

Semiconductor Board Launches National Strategy: "Chip Made in Thailand" Initiative Targets 2.5 Quadrillion Baht Investment Over 25 Years The Standard Wealth · 3d ago

Thailand's semiconductor board has approved the nation's first comprehensive semiconductor and advanced electronics industry strategy, targeting 500 billion baht in investment within 5 years and 2.5 trillion baht over 25 years. The roadmap spans three phases (2030/2040/2050) focusing on three high-potential semiconductor segments—photonics, power semiconductors, and sensors—with emphasis on building a complete supply chain from chip design through advanced packaging. Major global players (Lumentum, Infineon, Sony) already operate in Thailand, positioning the country to create 230,000+ jobs and drive 5 trillion baht in annual industry revenue, supported by tailored tax incentives, workforce development programs, and technology transfer partnerships.

Warning: 9 Districts in 4 Provinces at Flood Risk; Heavy Rain Sept 23-27, Chao Phraya Dam Discharge Increased to 1,800 Cubic Meters/Second Prachachat · 3d ago

Thailand's National Water Resources Office warns that 9 districts across Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, and Chai Nat provinces face elevated flood risk from Sept 23-27 due to heavy rainfall in the central and northeastern regions. The Chao Phraya Dam will discharge up to 1,800 cubic meters/second, with water levels downstream expected to rise 0.7–1.7 meters. Bangkok and Samut Prakan must urgently reduce canal levels to absorb incoming runoff; water will be diverted east and west to reduce pressure on lower Chao Phraya areas.

TMAN Pursues Health & Wellness with Propoliz International Expansion, Targets 4 Billion Baht Revenue in 2026 Prachachat · 3d ago

TMAN Pharmaceutical is pivoting toward "Longevity" as a new growth engine, launching Heaven Herb factory in Pathum Thani (100M baht annual Smart Factory investment) and expanding its health & wellness portfolio with 15 science-backed products targeting metabolism, gut, brain, sleep, and skin over the next 5 years. The Longevity segment is projected to contribute 5–10% of revenue, with total group revenue targeting 4 billion baht by 2026. Flagship product Propoliz is being aggressively expanded into 7 countries (China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, and newly South Korea and Indonesia), positioning TMAN to capture Thailand's booming wellness market (forecast to grow 8.5% annually to USD 61.4 billion by 2032).

Panyapiwat Institute develops skills transcript to supplement bachelor's degree, piloting in 2027 Prachachat · 3d ago

Panyapiwat Institute of Management launches "PIM Skill Transcript," a work-based credential documenting practical skills developed through training and real-world internships alongside traditional degree studies. The initiative addresses Thailand's labor mismatch (400K+ unemployed, ~192K without work experience) by augmenting academic credentials with demonstrable AI literacy, language proficiency, financial knowledge, and essential human skills like critical thinking and interpersonal abilities. Piloting begins in 2027, aligning with government higher education modernization goals and leveraging PIM's 20-year work-based education model with 3,000+ domestic and 900+ international partner organizations.

Thai Exchange Accelerates Applied Research, Pushes 142 JUMP+ Companies to Grow Enterprise Value Prachachat · 3d ago

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is connecting applied research findings on ESG, governance, and climate risk with 142 listed companies in the JUMP+ programme to help them build enterprise value. SET is bridging academic research with practical business application through new research initiatives focused on governance, green practices, and climate risk disclosure—areas critical to long-term competitiveness and capital access for Thai SMEs and mid-caps.

MP and actor among 34 targeted for forex scam prosecution Bangkok Post · 3d ago

The Department of Special Investigation is prosecuting 34 suspects (24 individuals, 10 companies) in a major forex scam case, including People's Party MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu and actor Rattapoom Tokongsup. The case involves alleged fraud, unlicensed securities trading, and money laundering, with 65 million baht in assets seized. MP Pawoot denies involvement, claiming his income came from gold trading rather than forex services, and questions of political motivation have been raised given his criticism of government projects.

From Rain Forecasting to Business: tomorrow.io, a $350M Startup Trusted by Major Enterprises Prachachat · 3d ago

tomorrow.io is a $350M unicorn using "Opportunistic Sensing" (cellular microwave links, IoT sensors, LEO satellites) to deliver hyper-local weather forecasts at 500×500m resolution and 1–15 minute updates—far sharper than traditional 10×10km grids. The startup converts real-time micro-climate data into actionable B2B SaaS alerts for enterprises (airlines, delivery/rideshare, construction, logistics) that can directly affect profit/loss: airlines optimize de-icing and landing schedules; ride-sharing adjusts surge pricing before rain arrives; construction firms halt concrete pours. Physics-informed AI enables 0–2 hour "nowcasting" that turns meteorological numbers into time-critical business decisions. Partners include DoorDash, Uber, Grab, JetBlue, Delta, and NASA.

BBLAM Expands B-WEALTH into RMF Series with Global Diversified Retirement Investment Portfolios The Story Thailand · 3d ago

Bualuang Fund Management (BBLAM) launches B-WEALTH RMF Series, a new lineup of five retirement mutual funds combining asset allocation, domestic/international diversification, and continuous portfolio rebalancing under professional management. The move targets Thai SME and retail investors seeking hands-off, tax-efficient long-term retirement planning without having to select individual funds or time market entries. This builds on the success of B-WEALTH Series (launched July 2019, ฿24bn+ in sales) by bringing the same disciplined portfolio construction approach to Registered Retirement Funds (RMF), which offer tax benefits under Thai regulations.

Samtel Telecom Wins 695 Million Baht ERP Project for Government Lottery Office, Boosts Backlog to 8,692 Million Baht The Story Thailand · 3d ago

Samtel Telecom's subsidiary PortalNet won a 695 million baht ERP contract from Thailand's Government Lottery Office (first new customer in Enterprise Solutions), raising group backlog to 8,692 million baht. The win signals expansion into government digital transformation, with the company targeting 10,000 million baht backlog by year-end through additional bids in ERP, AI, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. Revenue will be recognized over the project lifecycle.