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Kasikorn and Krungthai expect the Fed to hold rates, watching Middle East conflict effects The Standard Wealth · Jul 27, 2026

Two major Thai banks expect the US Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged, while they watch the new Middle East conflict's impact. For SME owners, no immediate change to borrowing costs is signalled; keep an eye on oil and baht moves that could follow.

GULF is accepting sites in power-shortage areas for free solar installation until 28 August The Story Thailand · Jul 27, 2026

GULF is inviting applications for free rooftop solar installation at sites in areas short of electricity, with a deadline of 28 August. Check whether your premises are in an eligible area and submit before the deadline if you want to cut power costs.

Reuters reports emerging markets face rising inflation risk from a powerful El Niño. Based on the headline alone, Thai SMEs should watch for possible food and energy cost pressure and drought-linked supply disruptions later this year.

Ekniti flags inflation and a 600bn baht current-account deficit as two warning signs for Thailand's economy The Standard Wealth · Jul 27, 2026

Former deputy PM Ekniti Nitithanprapas names inflation and a 600bn baht current-account deficit as two warning signs, and calls for reform in three areas. No details are available from the title alone; watch for policy moves that could affect borrowing costs, the baht and consumer spending.

Thailand is scaling back its $30 billion coast-to-coast land bridge project after a review found low commercial viability. No article text was available, so the details are unconfirmed. For a small business, this means no near-term change to plans, but do not build logistics assumptions on the megaproject.

Five security personnel were killed in an attack in Thailand's south, per the headline only; no article text was available. Watch for any travel or curfew changes if you operate in the southern provinces.

New 2026 e-commerce rules under Thai Trade Competition Commission watch: online shops and brands need to adjust Thumbsup · Jul 22, 2026

Article text unavailable. The Thai Trade Competition Commission (กขค.) is watching new e-commerce rules for 2026 that affect online sellers and brands. Check your marketplace pricing, promotion and seller terms against the new rules once published.

Reuters reports that escalation of the Mideast war threatens recovery in global oil refining (headline only; article text unavailable). For Thai SMEs, this points to possible continued pressure on diesel and fuel costs, so review transport and energy budgets.

Thailand's cabinet has approved measures to strengthen its clean energy market; the title alone gives no detail on what they are. Watch for specifics on power purchase, rooftop solar or energy costs that could affect your electricity bill or energy plans.

Reuters reports that flammable decor and weak rule enforcement turned a Bangkok pub into a death trap. Title-only source, so details are unverified. For venue and restaurant owners, it is a prompt to review interior materials, exits and fire-safety compliance now.

Thailand's headline consumer price index rose 2.42% year on year in June, below forecasts. Cooler inflation gives little reason to raise prices yet, and may ease pressure on input costs for the coming months.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed in China-hosted talks to gradually consolidate the ceasefire. Only the headline is available, so the effect on border trade and costs is unclear.

Thailand and Cambodia plan talks to resume the truce as border fighting continues into its third week. Border-province businesses and cross-border trade and tourism could face further disruption, so plan for border closures or delays.

Fighting along the contested Thailand-Cambodia border has spread for a second day (headline only; article text unavailable). If your business depends on border crossings, cross-border customers or supplies, expect delays and disruption and review your stock and delivery plans.

Thailand has suspended implementation of its ceasefire deal with Cambodia and will inform Washington, which brokered the truce. If you trade or source goods across the Cambodian border, plan for possible checkpoint closures and delays this quarter.

Reuters reports that intense competition among Chinese EV makers is testing Thailand's local production goals. Only the headline was available, so the article's details are unknown. For most small Thai firms this is background, unless you supply auto parts or EV-related services.

Thailand says it will increase US imports and lower certain taxes as a response to US tariffs. No article text was available, so details and timing are unclear; watch for specifics on which tariffs and products are affected, since they could change export and import costs.

Floods have cut off thousands of people in a northern Thai province (per the headline only; article text unavailable). If you operate or source in the north, expect delivery delays, supplier disruption and lower walk-in customers while roads are closed.

Thailand's new prime minister took office after a period of political limbo, facing a weakened economy. Only the title was available, so the details are unconfirmed; for a small business, plan for cautious consumer spending and watch for policy announcements on stimulus or costs.

Thailand's government is discouraging discounting and aiming to attract higher-value tourists, per the headline only. Full article text was unavailable, so check whether pricing guidance affects your tour, hotel or shop offers.