Tech · EconomyBangkok Suspends New Data Centres Over Power Grid Limits and Safety Fears
Bangkok halts new data centre licenses due to power grid strain. New 60% clean energy rules and higher tariffs impact tech investment in Thailand.
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Economy · National NewsThailand Cuts Ex-Refinery Diesel Prices by 4 Baht: What Pump Prices Actually Show
Thailand cuts ex-refinery diesel prices by 4 baht/litre amid Middle East tensions. See how this affects actual pump prices, transport costs, and grocery bills in September 2026.
Economy · National NewsThailand Faces Sharp Fuel Price Hikes as Middle East Supply Routes Falter
Gasoline and diesel may jump 2.2 baht per liter as global oil disruptions hit Thailand. Learn how supply bottlenecks could impact your daily commute and costs.
Economy · National NewsThailand’s 2.6 Trillion Baht Trade Gap With China Hits Manufacturers and Wages
Thai manufacturers face closures as the trade deficit with China hits 2.6 trillion baht. Experts warn FDI figures hide de-industrialization and wage stagnation.
National News · EconomyThailand and Cambodia’s Maritime Dispute: Gas, Sovereignty, and What It Means for Eastern Thailand
Thailand and Cambodia are in maritime dispute over gas reserves in the Gulf of Thailand. Here’s how the conciliation process affects residents in Trat and Chanthaburi.
Economy · TechThailand Deploys AI to Audit 3,600 Lenders: PromptPay History Opens New Credit Pathways
Thailand's central bank uses AI to audit 3,600 lenders, ending hidden fees. PromptPay history now helps small businesses access fair loans.
EconomyBuying a Home in Thailand Got Much Harder in 2026 Amid Sky-High Loan Rejections
Mortgage approval odds are plunging. Learn why 70% of loans under ฿2m are denied and how to boost your chances before applying.
Economy · TechThailand Faces Energy Crossroads as AI Demand Strains Power Grid
Thailand's power grid under pressure from AI data centers. Learn how cross-border grids and LNG deals can prevent shortages by 2030.
Tech · EconomyThailand's Data Center Boom: How New Rules Will Keep Your Power Bills Stable
Thailand approves $29bn in data center projects but changes energy rules. New tariffs protect households from higher electricity rates starting 2027.