Alarm over weather-related threats
Drought, floods and other extreme weather exacerbated by climate change could cause damage worth 36 billion baht to the Thai economy this year.

Japanese automaker Isuzu denies Indonesian minister’s claim that it plans to relocate a factory from Thailand, after reports send shares of some Thai auto suppliers plunging.
Thai consumer confidence rose in May for a 12th month to a 39-month high, boosted by higher foreign tourist arrivals and increased activity during the recent national election, a survey showed on Thursday.
Drought, floods and other extreme weather exacerbated by climate change could cause damage worth 36 billion baht to the Thai economy this year.
The private sector is concerned that Thai GDP growth could decline to 1-2% if the formation of the new government is delayed from the timeline by six months or more.
Japanese automaker Isuzu denies Indonesian minister’s claim that it plans to relocate a factory from Thailand, after reports send shares of some Thai auto suppliers plunging.
Thai consumer confidence rose in May for a 12th month to a 39-month high, boosted by higher foreign tourist arrivals and increased activity during the recent national election, a survey showed on Thursday.
Drought, floods and other extreme weather exacerbated by climate change could cause damage worth 36 billion baht to the Thai economy this year.
The private sector is concerned that Thai GDP growth could decline to 1-2% if the formation of the new government is delayed from the timeline by six months or more.
The International Air Transport Association expects Asia-Pacific aviation to gradually recover throughout this year, despite some hiccups in the supply chain.
Energy authorities are continuing their push for the National Oil Plan, aiming to generate 170 billion baht for the Thai economy through a range of projects.
As Stark Corporation is projected to potentially default on the payment of bonds worth nearly 9.2 billion baht, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released guidelines for investors to track damages.
SET-listed BEC World, the operator of Channel 3, is aiming to become a leading content provider and boost revenue in its existing digital content platform business and global content licensing business.
Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the real estate developer and operator of Central malls, has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote sustainable tourism in Thailand's second-tier cities and foster prosperity within local communities.
State banks are increasing their interest rates following the Bank of Thailand's policy rate hike.