BEM receives approval from the cabinet for the Orange Line.
On Tuesday, the cabinet approved the commencement of the western route project of the Orange Line by Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM), as announced by government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke.…
Six Vietnamese found dead at a hotel on Ratchaprasong
Six individuals perished due to poisoning at a Bangkok hotel on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Lumpini were summoned to the scene at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Pathum Wan…
Thai AirAsia witnesses a decline in demand.
Following a successful streak in 2023, Thai AirAsia has encountered a downturn in demand during the second and third quarters, prompting the need for immediate government intervention to address the…
Thailand greenlights 100 billion baht soft loan program for financial institutions.
Thailand’s cabinet has greenlit a 100 billion baht (US$2.8 billion) soft loan initiative, allowing commercial banks to access funds at favorable rates to subsequently lend to borrowers below market rates,…
Businesses with the highest earnings unveiled.
The Department of Business Development has disclosed the leading types of businesses with the highest earnings in 2023. These findings were derived from an analysis of financial reports from companies…
Energy Absolute shares plummet following CEO resignation and rating downgrade amidst investigation.
Energy Absolute Plc (EA) shares experienced a sharp 30% decline on Tuesday following the resignation of its founder and CEO amidst a fraud investigation and a downgrade of its credit…
TikTok video from Thai teenager surpasses 70 million views
A young Thai TikTok user’s participation in a song challenge, which required counting numbers aloud, has exploded in popularity, amassing close to 70 million views globally. The challenge involved reciting…
The dollar and crypto surge as market sentiment shifts towards a potential Trump win.
The dollar saw a broad increase on Monday, accompanied by a surge in cryptocurrencies, as market sentiment leaned towards a potential victory for Donald Trump in the upcoming US elections…
The incidence of shoplifting in Hong Kong has risen by nearly 12%.
A recent report from Hong Kong police shows a nearly 12% increase in shoplifting cases. Police noted that some perpetrators, despite being able to afford the items, acted impulsively due…
Revenue Department pinning hopes on three key sectors
The Revenue Department anticipates that energy businesses, financial institutions, and tourism will continue to serve as primary revenue sources, making substantial contributions to tax revenues this year, according to the…