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September 21, 2026
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PM Anutin met with Thailand's diplomatic team in Japan to reassure Japanese investors of Thailand's continued investment appeal. Key messages included: Japan-Thailand relations remain strong despite moderating investment flows; Thailand is shifting from combustion engines to EV manufacturing with Japanese support; clean energy transition is a shared priority; anti-scam measures align with Japanese concerns; and geographic advantages make Thailand a reliable regional hub. This signals government commitment to retaining Japanese manufacturing and positioning Thailand competitively against Chinese EV producers.
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A coalition of media scholars, law experts, and public policy academics—representing 108 signatories—issued a statement urging the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to resume normal operations. The NBTC's operational freeze has stalled critical decisions affecting broadcast roadmaps (2026–2030), OTT/Connected TV regulation, 5G/6G spectrum auctions, emergency alert systems (Cell Broadcast), fraud prevention, and satellite licensing—each with legal deadlines. The statement emphasizes legal principles and court rulings requiring the NBTC to function in the public interest and calls for the office secretariat to facilitate meetings to clear the backlog.
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Thailand's Royal Irrigation Department is preparing to increase water discharge through Chao Phraya Dam to 1,000–1,300 cubic meters per second due to continued heavy rainfall and elevated upstream flows. Water levels downstream are expected to rise 0.50–1.50 meters, particularly affecting low-lying areas in Ayutthaya province outside flood barriers. While communities within the main embankment should remain unaffected, residents in vulnerable zones are urged to monitor official warnings and prepare for potential flooding. This impacts agricultural zones and SMEs dependent on irrigation and water management.
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BTS Group, the operator of Bangkok's sky train network, is offering fixed-rate bonds (3.20–3.75% p.a., 2–4 year terms) rated BBB+ Investment Grade by TRIS Rating. The company's revenue is stabilized by long-term O&M contracts and diversified business segments (MOVE/MIX/MATCH strategy spanning transit, media/retail, and strategic partnerships). Subscription opens Sept 25–29, 2025, with a minimum investment of 100,000 THB across 13 financial institutions—relevant for retail investors seeking steady fixed-income returns backed by critical infrastructure.
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B.Grim Power is expanding its energy portfolio beyond Thailand into Malaysia and Vietnam, planning 1,500 MW Independent Power Producer (IPP) gas-fired plants in each country alongside renewable energy projects. The expansion targets growing electricity demand from digital industries, data centers, and AI/semiconductor manufacturing. This reflects broader regional energy infrastructure needs and hybrid energy strategy combining natural gas baseload with renewables for industrial stability and carbon reduction.
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CP Foton, Thailand Post, and OR (PTT Oil Retail) have signed an MOU to pilot electric trucks in postal delivery operations, testing viability across four dimensions: true cost comparison, professional performance under real conditions, seamless charging logistics, and carbon footprint reduction. The partnership leverages each party's strengths—EV supply, operational deployment, and nationwide EV charging infrastructure (1,360+ stations)—to establish practical standards for Thailand's green logistics transition and inform future commercial EV deployment in the logistics sector.
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Digital Economy Minister Chaiyachon defends the TH-AI Passport (AiPASS) program against criticism, citing strong early adoption (1.5 million registrations, 1 million course completions within weeks) despite public skepticism on social media. To overcome data barriers, major Thai telecom operators (AIS, True, NT) are offering unlimited packages at 29 baht/month for AiPASS users. The minister frames scrutiny as motivation to ensure future DE ministry projects meet higher accountability standards, with a one-year performance window to prove the program's societal value.
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The US Federal Reserve under Chairman Kevin Warsh raised the benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 3.75-4% in September—the first increase in 3 years—citing three factors: economic strength particularly in labor markets, persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target, and geopolitical tensions including Middle East conflicts and oil price spikes above $100/barrel. Warsh emphasized the decision was unanimous and independent, deflecting questions about discussions with President Trump, though Trump publicly expressed disappointment and called for lower rates. The Fed's December projections suggest one more rate hike likely this year, with debate over potential October timing near the midterm elections.
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Thailand's SET and government launched the "BOI to IPO" initiative to bring New Economy firms and SMEs from BOI-promoted projects into the capital market. Over 10 target companies are preparing consultations; 15-20 institutional investors from New York and London roadshows are expected. First IPOs from this pipeline may occur by late 2027, creating a long-term advantage for Thai tech and industrial SMEs seeking growth capital.
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PAYAP Securities forecasts the SET index to range 1,560–1,620 points this week, recommending short-term trading positions in five stock groups: technology (DELTA, HANA, KCE), value plays (BBL, KTB, KBANK, SCB, KKP, CPN), retail (BJC, CPALL, HMPRO), tourism (AOT, CENTEL, MINT), and finance (MTC, SAWAD, TIDLOR). Key drivers include oil price direction (Brent weakness expected amid China–Iran talks), progress on Thailand's stimulus extension, and modest foreign economic data. Global headwinds from Fed rate hikes are already priced in.
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China's state regulator (SAMR) is implementing new enforcement mechanisms to curb destructive price competition across industries including EVs, solar, and e-commerce platforms. The measures include cost-and-price audits of firms engaging in predatory pricing, reforms to the Price Law, and enhanced oversight of online platforms as gatekeepers. Rather than setting minimum prices, regulators will take case-by-case action against behavior that damages business sustainability and long-term investment. This shift signals intent to redirect competition toward quality and efficiency rather than price-cutting.
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Khajorn Jiearnaiphanit, head of the Thai Content Creator Association, emphasizes that mastering AI prompts matters far more than selecting tools for content creation. He outlines 7 practical prompt-writing frameworks (What, Who, Where, Style, Composition, Color & Light, Don't) drawn from experience producing 1,000+ pieces annually at his media agency. This structured approach helps SMEs generate sharper, more targeted visuals, audio, and copy aligned with audience and brand identity.
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Thai healthtech startups are deploying IoT middleware and AI to digitize hospital workflows and eliminate systemic bottlenecks. Expert Technology Development's Smart Easy OPD/IPD enables automated patient triage and real-time data capture; Dudee Indeed's MediCORE/MediQ consolidates fragmented clinical and operational data into unified systems; and others address medical documentation burden. These solutions target endemic pain points—overcrowding, manual paperwork, data silos—affecting both healthcare workers and patient experience across Thailand's public health system.
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Thailand's Government Housing Bank (BAAC) is launching a solar rooftop loan program offering 100,000–150,000 baht per household with low interest rates and no collateral requirement. Loans will be repaid over 7 years, with borrowers receiving 50,000 baht government installation subsidy. Approval relies on electricity usage behavior (2,000–3,000 baht/month minimum) rather than financial status, making it accessible to freelancers and SMEs. A 5kW system generates ~1,600 baht/month, potentially offsetting monthly installments (~1,000 baht), creating both energy transition and income opportunities for ~1–1.5 million Thai households.
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China's Z.ai coding assistant tool faces regulatory scrutiny over data privacy concerns after reports that it uploads local user data without clear consent. This highlights broader risks for developers and SMEs using AI-powered dev tools that lack transparent data handling practices.
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Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (effective immediately) and transitioned to Chairman Emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett taking the board chair role. In a shareholder letter, Buffett expressed strong confidence in new CEO Greg Abel, who has already signaled a strategic pivot toward technology and AI—most notably a $10 billion investment in Alphabet Inc. This marks a significant generational and strategic shift for the conglomerate, moving it away from Buffett's traditional value-investing stance toward emerging tech sectors.
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September 20, 2026
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Thai filmmaker Nottapon Boonprakob calls for comprehensive support for the film and series industry—spanning education, funding, and development time. The current government has established THACCA and working groups, but tangible major initiatives remain limited. Success requires collective effort from stakeholders across multiple areas, including human resource development, film education, and dedicated funding for independent and short films to nurture emerging talent.
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Thailand's securities brokerage industry faces potential consolidation, with the number of firms potentially halving to ~15 as foreign platforms (Moomoo, Webull, etc.) enter the market offering modern tech, low fees, and better user experience. Domestic brokers relying on traditional models face pressure to innovate or consolidate; Thailand cannot simply block foreign platforms in its free market.
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Thailand has reached agreement with the US on its desired tariff rate, with one additional condition from Washington still being finalized. PM Anutin is conducting a three-country tour including UN sessions in New York, during which officials will continue negotiations with the US Trade Representative. If implemented, the agreement could enable tariff reductions. This development impacts Thai exporters and trade competitiveness in key markets.
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Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Ministry is developing a minimum payment framework for ride-hailing and delivery drivers, working with platforms like Lalamove to establish fair compensation standards. Rather than imposing uniform rates, the framework aims to set a common reference floor covering vehicle costs, working time compensation, and specialized job premiums. The ministry is gathering cost and operational data from platforms and government agencies to finalize calculations, with implications for future platform worker legislation.
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