IMF upgrades Thailand, ADB trims Asia-Pacific growth amid energy crisis
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
The IMF expects ASEAN-5 growth to slow to 4.1% in 2026 but upgraded Thailand’s forecast to 1.9%, while ADB cut developing Asia-Pacific growth to 4.9% as energy disruptions weigh on the region.
Thailand eyes summer-holiday tourism boost as arrivals remain down 3.11%
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Thailand welcomed 16.21 million foreign tourists from January 1 to July 4, 2026, generating 782.57 billion baht, as summer holidays are expected to support arrivals from China and Europe.
MEDEZE, GPO build Thailand cell culture media production base
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
MEDEZE, GPO and Cretan Associates will form GPO MEDEZE Empower with 105 million baht in registered capital to expand Thailand’s ATMPs and biopharma production.
Thailand’s BOI Approves $688 Million Nestlé Investment for AI-Driven Regional Coffee Hub
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved on 8 July a USD 688 million (23 billion baht) investment by Nestlé (Thai) Co., Ltd. to construct a smart factory and distribution center. The greenfield project will deploy artificial intelligence and advanced automation, positioning Thailand as the multinational's strategic production and logistics hub for Southeast Asia.
Stock rally and AI boom lift Thailand’s richest to US$187bn
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Forbes’ 2026 Thailand rich list shows the combined wealth of the country’s 50 richest rising 10% to US$187 billion, led by listed-stock gains, Red Bull, telecoms, banking and AI data-centre investment.
Thailand names new snake-necked dinosaur from Kalasin
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Thai researchers have identified Uragasaurus kalasinensis, a new long-necked sauropod from Kalasin that expands Southeast Asia’s Jurassic fossil record
SEC removes disputed TRUE stake reports after inaccuracies found
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Thailand’s SEC has removed disputed Form 246-2 securities reports linked to Supaporn Phimpong, refocusing attention on TRUE, market disclosure and legal risk.