Department Sets New Sugar Rules for Beverages
The Department of Health (DoH) is preparing to roll out a new nationwide standard for made-to-order beverages as part of efforts to reduce sugar consumption and lower the risk of…
Investment Applications in Thailand Climb 67% in 2025
Photo Credit: BOI The total value of investment applications in Thailand climbed 67% year-on-year to $60.23 billion in 2025, fueled by growth in digital and advanced industries, the Board of…
EIA for Bangkok–Chiang Mai Shinkansen Project Remains Valid After 9 Years
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Thailand’s proposed Bangkok–Chiang Mai high-speed rail project remains valid, despite having been approved nearly a decade ago and with construction yet to begin. According…
Thailand’s Economy Trails as Vietnam Gains Speed
As election campaigning gathers pace, economic restructuring has become a central theme across Thailand’s political spectrum, seen as vital to reviving sluggish growth. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key…
Venezuela Turns to Oil Revenue to Tame Inflation and Lower Prices
The United States’ seizure and sale of Venezuelan oil, while surprising, could offer a short-term boost to the struggling economy of the South American nation. This week, interim President Delcy…
What is Starlink?
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, an international telecommunications provider and wholly owned subsidiary of the American aerospace company SpaceX. The network delivers high-speed, low-latency…
Thai Travellers Warned of Rising Visa Scams
Travellers are being urged to remain vigilant against visa application scams as outbound travel from Thailand continues to rise. Scams include fake visa appointment letters and requests for additional payments…
Interest Rate Shifts Drive Mixed Results for Banks
Major Thai banks reported mixed operating results in 2025, reflecting lower interest income amid declining interest rates and heightened economic uncertainty. Bangkok Bank (BBL), the country’s largest lender by assets,…
Strong Baht Could Dampen Travel Bookings
The recent strengthening of the baht against the US dollar—rising above 31 to the dollar for the first time in nearly five years—is expected to affect forward travel bookings in…
WashXpress Plans to Launch 100 New Launderettes This Year
MAI-listed Laundry You Plc (WASH), operator of the WashXpress launderette chain, expects continued growth in Thailand’s launderette market this year despite a sluggish economic backdrop and plans to open 100…