Thailand Aims to Dodge US Tariff Impact
Citi Thailand anticipates that increases in US tariffs will have a minimal impact on Thai exports, as the country is not a primary target of American trade policies. Nalin Chutchotitham,…
CAAT to Implement Airfare Price Controls Ahead of Songkran Holidays
The Transport Ministry has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to tackle the issue of high airfares during long weekends and holiday periods in preparation for the Songkran…
The Baht expected to strengthen
The baht is expected to continue strengthening after it surpassed 34 to the dollar on Tuesday. This shift follows Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, which disappointed investors and led to significant…
Health Ministry to Advocate for Nationwide Work-from-Home
The Ministry of Public Health is set to propose a nationwide work-from-home initiative next week in response to alarming levels of PM2.5 ultrafine dust pollution, which have surpassed safe limits…
Trump’s Policies Driving Surge in Gold Prices
Gold prices are projected to rise by over 6% in the next three months following Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president, as local traders point out growing uncertainties in US…
Thailand Moves to Legalize Casinos: Economic Opportunities and Social Concerns
Last week, the government moved forward with a significant economic initiative by approving the legalization of casinos under the guise of an “entertainment complex.” Critics intensified their opposition after former…
PTT Assesses Opportunities for Non-Oil Subsidiary GML
National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is actively reviewing its investment strategies in non-oil sectors, including logistics services unrelated to petroleum products. The company is evaluating potential adjustments to…
Thailand and Saudi Arabia Commit to Enhancing Trade Relations
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have committed to enhancing trade cooperation, aiming to generate over US$3.5 billion (121 billion baht) through sectors such as the green economy, agriculture, and services. During…
Income Taxes May Decrease While VAT Increases
Global trends are leaning towards decreasing income taxes while increasing consumption and wealth taxes, according to Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit. During a recent lecture to students at the National…
Train that will connect the three airports to start works in April
Work on the long-awaited three-airport rail link might commence in April, contingent upon the approval of contract amendments with the consortium responsible for its development, as reported by the Eastern…