Temu’s Entrance into Thailand Boosts E-Commerce Competition and Challenges
The recent entry of Temu, China’s e-commerce giant, into the Thai market last month is anticipated to heighten cross-border competition, impacting both online and offline businesses in Thailand, according to…
Thailand Anticipates One Million Japanese Tourists by Year’s End
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is targeting at least one million Japanese visitors to Thailand by the close of this year, according to an official statement. Polphum Wipatphumiprathet, a…
Government to recruit more healthcare workers in the coming 10 years
On Sunday, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin announced that a 10-year strategic plan aimed at increasing the number of healthcare workers will be presented to the cabinet on Tuesday. This…
Thailand Advances Towards Legalizing Casinos to Boost Tourism
Thailand is moving forward with plans to legalize casinos as part of its strategy to enhance the country’s attractiveness as a tourism destination and attract billions of dollars in foreign…
Thai Truckers Face Challenges from Influx of Chinese Firms
Local freight truck operators have expressed concerns that their businesses are suffering due to an influx of trucks from China, alongside the operations of Chinese warehouses and freight companies utilizing…
Decrease in Fuel Consumption by 0.05%
In the first half of 2024, total fuel consumption decreased by 0.05% year-on-year, reaching 156.6 million liters per day (MLD), according to the Department of Energy Business. This trend aligns…
ON track for Olympic gold
Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn, the 2023 badminton world champion, continues his pursuit of an Olympic medal after a stunning victory over China’s top player, Shi Yu Qi. In an impressive performance,…
Credit Card minimum payment to stay at 8%
The Bank of Thailand will keep the minimum monthly payment rate on credit cards at 8% for another year, to the end of 2025, to help reduce the burden of…
Alert for digital wallet scams
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has integrated more advanced technology into its operations to enhance its work and services, including efforts to monitor and prevent scams related to the government’s…
Asian Airlines Reroute Flights Away from Iran Due to Conflict Risks
Asian carriers, including Singapore Airlines Ltd, Eva Air Corp, and China Airlines Ltd, have temporarily suspended flights over Iranian airspace amid rising tensions in the Middle East. According to flight…