Thai Gold Falls THB 1,300 Amid Global Market Turbulence
Thai gold prices plunged sharply on February 6, falling THB 1,300 per baht from the previous close, as global precious metals markets faced heavy volatility. The Gold Traders Association reported…
AOT Presses Ahead with 210bn Baht Suvarnabhumi Expansion
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is moving ahead with a major expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport valued at more than 210 billion baht, including a new South Terminal and a separate East…
Xi’s Calls with Trump and Putin Set Stage for US Summit
China’s diplomatic outreach to both Washington and Moscow was on display as President Xi Jinping held separate calls with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb…
Gold, Silver Bounce Strongly After Recent Slide
Gold jumped more than 5% and silver nearly 5% after suffering heavy losses in the previous two trading sessions, as investors returned to the market on the back of strong…
BOI Reports Japanese Investment Applications Jump 146% to 119 Billion Baht
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reported a sharp rise in Japanese investment interest in 2025, with applications surging 146% year-on-year to a total value of 119 billion baht. The increase…
Passenger Numbers at AOT Airports to Hit 135 Million as Fee Hike Looms
Airports of Thailand (AOT) expects passenger traffic to grow by 3–6% in 2026, reaching between 130 and 135 million travelers, driven by continued expansion in charter flights and a strategy…
Thailand’s Summer 2026 Temperatures Forecast to Exceed 42°C
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) says summer 2026 will be hotter than last year, with temperatures in some areas expected to exceed 42°C. The season is forecast to begin later than…