More rice stockpiling mulled amid high prices A subcommittee under the National Rice Policy Committee is considering increasing the country's rice safety stock by 30% from its current level to prepare for the potential impact of the El Niño weather pattern. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Gold traders focus on US-China summit The outcome of a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping is vital for gold price trends as bullion faces selling pressure from the growing expectation of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month, traders say. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Manufacturing index under review amid US scrutiny The Finance and Industry ministries are reviewing the methodology used to calculate the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) to ensure it better reflects current economic conditions. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Energy planners face tough task Electricity security and alignment with global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply have become urgent priorities as surging demand from industries and data centres reshapes the nation's energy landscape. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Deals in future tech coveted Thailand is seeking US investment partnerships focused on future technologies and sustainability, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Thamanat watch fuels govt ties talk Speculation over the Klatham Party's political ties with the government has intensified after its leader, Capt Thamanat Prompow, was seen wearing a Casio watch similar to one worn by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Resale condo market gains momentum as income weakens The second-hand condo market posted a strong recovery in the second quarter of 2026, with transfers rising 39.4% year-on-year and transfer value increasing by 41%, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC). Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Minister backs DSI boss appointment Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat has dismissed claims that the appointment of Pol Capt Piya Raksakul as the new director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) was a reward for his role in the Senate election collusion case. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Retail stimulus gets 2-month lease on life Business executives and economists are lukewarm on the second phase of the "Thais Help Thais Plus" co-payment scheme, saying a limited budget means the economic impact will be minimal. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

PTTEP clears Gulf of Thailand gas field plan PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has announced its final investment decision for the Bussabong gas field in the G3/65 Project, with the first natural gas production targeted for 2028 to support Thailand's growing energy demand. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

New strategic plan aims to combat fuel crises The cabinet has endorsed a strategic plan for the Oil Fuel Fund and a fuel crisis response plan covering 2026-29 with wider use of biofuels made from domestic raw materials to help deal with volatility in global energy markets. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Telecom sector set to gain from mass adoption of AI Telecom operators are expected to benefit from mass artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, driven by the government's TH-AI Passport project and their promotion of mobile data packages designed to provide unlimited use of the project's application. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more