Muangthai Capital (MTC), Thailand’s leading microfinance company, expects 10-15% loan growth in the second half of 2025 and a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of no more than 2.70%, backed by an expansive nationwide network and a strong focus on credit quality.

Chinese steel exports continue to increase, affecting many countries including Thailand where local steelmakers are struggling to deal with the influx, says Tata Steel (Thailand), a unit of India’s largest manufacturer.

Foreign forward bookings for Thailand have started to feel the pinch due to the Thai-Cambodian border tensions, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), while Chanthaburi tourism operators reported cancellations from foreign tourists for the remainder of the year.

The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has dismissed media reports claiming that China donated drones to Cambodia to support military operations along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.

Police have raided the warehouse of a Sigaporean company in Samut Prakan and impounded more than 200 items of drone equipment while authorities investigate whether they pose a threat to national security.