News•Feb 27, 2026
CPF Confident for 2026 After Profit Surge
Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) posted a net profit of 25.2 billion baht for 2025, up 29% year‑on‑year, driven by stronger gross margins and cost controls. Total sales fell 2% to 571 billion baht as a stronger baht weighed on overseas earnings, though local‑currency revenue rose 3%. Overseas operations now generate 62% of CPF’s turnover and the gross‑profit margin improved to 16.9%. The board approved a record 1.25 baht per share dividend and plans a 50 billion baht bond‑issuance increase, signaling confidence for 2026.
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Thai AirAsia Pins Growth Hopes on China, Long-Haul Markets
Thai AirAsia is targeting 6‑9% year‑on‑year revenue growth in 2026, driven by an expected 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor. The carrier will add five Airbus A320s to launch new China‑Chiang Mai services and expand fifth‑freedom routes. It is also...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Monetary Policy Committee Policy Rate Likely to Remain Unchanged
The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged at 1.25% during Wednesday’s meeting, buoyed by a stronger‑than‑expected 2.5% year‑on‑year GDP growth in Q4 2025 and a clearer political environment after the election. Economists...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
BoT Upgrades Thai GDP Forecast After Robust Q4
The Bank of Thailand raised its 2026 GDP growth projection to 1.9%, up from 1.5%, after a stronger‑than‑expected fourth‑quarter performance. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn stressed that tighter coordination between fiscal stimulus and monetary easing is essential to move the economy toward...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
CPN Launches Major B7bn Expansion of Central Phuket
Central Pattana (CPN) is allocating 7 billion baht to expand its Central Phuket mixed‑use complex, boosting the gross building area from roughly 300,000 to 500,000 sq m and lifting total project value above 26 billion baht. The plan doubles the luxury zone, adds a...
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Minor Food Explores Hong Kong IPO by Year‑end
Minor Food, a subsidiary of Minor International, announced it is exploring an initial public offering in Hong Kong, targeting a listing by the end of 2026. The move aims to tap higher valuations and a broader investor base, while the...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Post-Poll Upswing Continues on SET
Thai shares rallied toward the 1,500‑point psychological barrier, driven by a catch‑up valuation buying pattern and strong dividend announcements. The SET index’s price‑earnings multiple sits about 33 % below the MSCI All‑Country World Index, widening the gap between blue‑chip and mid‑cap...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Thai Capital Market Aligns with Climate Vows
Thailand’s leading capital‑market players – the Government Pension Fund, the Association of Investment Management Companies and the Stock Exchange of Thailand – have launched a coordinated strategy to align listed firms with the country’s nationally determined contributions under the Paris...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Krungsri Eyes Extra B100bn in SME Loans
Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) announced a plan to add 100 billion baht in SME loans over the next four years, lifting its total SME portfolio to 350 billion baht. The initiative pairs soft‑loan financing with ESG education and advisory, targeting high‑growth sectors...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Thai Banks’ Bad Loans Dip Slightly
Thai banks’ non‑performing loan ratio slipped to 2.84% at December, down from 2.94% in September. Bank lending fell 1.1% in Q4 2025, marking the sixth straight quarter of contraction, driven by tighter credit to SMEs and consumers. Household debt remains...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
BoI Approves B2.3bn Heat-Assisted Storage Project for WD Unit
Thailand’s Board of Investment has green‑lit a 2.3 billion‑baht research programme to develop heat‑assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology for Western Digital’s local unit. The initiative aims to produce hard‑disk drives capable of more than 100 TB of storage by 2029, leveraging laser‑heated...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
State Firms Told to Avoid Borrowing when Investing
Thailand's finance ministry has instructed state‑owned enterprises to fund new investments primarily from internal revenues, limiting reliance on borrowing that is classified as public debt. The policy follows a backdrop where public debt stands at 66.1% of GDP, close to...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Gulf Development Increases Kasikornbank Stake to 10%
Gulf Development Plc increased its holding in Kasikornbank to 10.03%, just under the Bank of Thailand’s 10% regulatory ceiling. The move is expected to lift dividend income to roughly 3.2 billion baht this year, adding about 2 billion baht of net profit....
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Economy Has 'Left ICU', Says Finance Chief
Thailand’s economy posted a surprising 2.5% GDP expansion in Q4 2025, outpacing the finance ministry’s 1.8% forecast and the NESDC’s 0.3% estimate. The stronger performance lifted full‑year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% target, and the finance chief now aims...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Epson Eyes Growing Corporate Market
Epson Thailand is shifting focus to the corporate B2B segment to achieve at least 5% growth in FY2026, leveraging government digital‑transformation projects and sustainability initiatives. While the B2C market is expected to contract 5% in FY2025, ink‑tank market share rose...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Bangchak Buys Chevron’s HK Unit as Thai Firm Expands in Asia
Thai energy group Bangchak Corp announced it will acquire Chevron’s Hong Kong fuel business for $270 million, taking full ownership of its gas stations and industrial and marine fuel operations. The purchase will be financed with a mix of cash and...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Thailand’s Minor International to 'Explore' Hong Kong IPO
Thailand’s Minor International is weighing a Hong Kong IPO for its Minor Food restaurant unit, which could raise more than US$400 million as early as this year. The unit runs 2,699 outlets in 24 countries under 80 brands, including Burger King...
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Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Bangchak Corp to Acquire Chevron Hong Kong for $270M
Bangchak Corp announced it will acquire Chevron Hong Kong Ltd, Chevron’s Hong Kong fuel business, for US $270 million. The Thai energy conglomerate will finance the deal with loans and cash, expanding its presence across the Asia‑Pacific region.
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Exim Bank Offers B50bn Lifeline to Ailing Exporters
The Export‑Import Bank of Thailand unveiled a 50‑billion‑baht working‑capital facility to shore up exporters’ liquidity amid heightened global volatility. President Charat Rattanaboonniti said the bank will also provide export and foreign‑exchange insurance while urging firms to hedge currency risk with...
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Easy Money Secures 3 Billion Baht Loan From Siam Commercial Bank for Expansion
Thai pawnshop chain Easy Money announced it has secured a 3 billion baht loan facility from Siam Commercial Bank, along with additional credit lines from other banks, to fund branch expansion, loan growth and digital technology upgrades. The borrowing will support...
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Gulf Development Raises Stake in Kasikornbank to 10%
Gulf Development Plc increased its shareholding in Kasikornbank to 10.03% after acquiring additional shares on Feb 12, 2026, as disclosed in a filing on Feb 16. The stake remains below Thailand's 10% regulatory threshold, avoiding central bank approval, and is...
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