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808 Festival Thailand

Get ready for the ultimate drop! 808 Festival is back — louder, bolder, and wilder than ever. Join the crowd, feel the bass, and lose yourself in the sound. This…

Thailand Seeks to Raise Pension Age to 65 Amid Growing Concerns

Photo Credit: Daily Express Thailand’s debate over raising the retirement age from 60 to 65 highlights demographic challenges. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has floated the idea, though it’s still under…

Thai rice prices fall to their lowest level in 18 years

Photo Credit: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill Thai rice export prices have continued their decline for the fifth consecutive week, reaching an 18-year low, amid sluggish demand and difficulty in securing major deals…

Board of Investment Introduces FastPass to Accelerate Approval Process

The Board of Investment (BoI) has introduced “Thailand FastPass,” a new initiative designed to accelerate the approval process for multi-billion-baht investment projects, aligning with the government’s “Quick Big Win” strategy.…

Thai Tax Authorities Target Influencers and Online Sellers

Photo Credit: Audiense The Revenue Department has reiterated that all individuals earning income—regardless of the source, including online sales or influencer activities—are legally required to file and pay income tax.…

Government Accelerates Efforts to Combat Kidney Disease

Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has launched a campaign to provide free dialysis treatment and highlighted the importance of public education and lifestyle modifications to prevent…

Banks’ Interest Income from Listed Institutions Expected to Decline

Photo Credit: Shutterstock Listed banks’ net interest income (NII) is projected to decrease substantially in the third quarter of 2025, mainly due to the Bank of Thailand’s cumulative policy rate…

IMF Maintains Thailand’s 2% GDP Growth Forecast Amid Global Debt and AI Bubble Concerns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed Thailand’s GDP growth forecast at 2% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026, consistent with previous projections from July and aligned with the latest…

Lisa Named Amazing Thailand Ambassador to Promote Tourism

Photo Credit: Teen Vougue The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on Wednesday that K-pop sensation Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban has been officially appointed as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador, representing Thailand’s…

Gold surpasses $4,100 and targets $5,000 as US-China trade tensions escalate

On Tuesday, gold prices hit an unprecedented high, surpassing $4,100 per ounce, driven by anticipation of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and renewed fears over US-China trade tensions. According to…