Thai EV Sales Expected to Rise on New Trade-In Incentives
Thailand’s automotive industry is poised for a boost from the government’s proposed car trade-in scheme, with Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) saying the initiative could lift sales, reinforce supply chains, and…
Fuel Surcharges Rise as Airlines Cut Back Schedules
Local airlines are continuing to scale back capacity by merging less profitable flights into remaining services, as they grapple with rising jet fuel costs. At the same time, Japan Airlines…
Thai Airways International Reduces Capacity in May
Thai Airways International has notified ticket agents of a broad reduction in flight frequencies for May 2026, affecting domestic, regional and European routes, as the airline responds to rising fuel…
Phuket Long-Stay Visa Rules for Condo Buyers Clarified
Immigration officials and real estate executives have clarified Thailand’s long-stay visa programme for foreign property investors, aimed at boosting demand and easing oversupply in the housing market. The scheme, introduced…
PM Considers 500 Billion Baht Borrowing Plan
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has tasked his deputy, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, along with the Council of State, to examine the legal framework surrounding a potential emergency loan decree and a possible…
Thai Bond Market Faces Pressure Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
Thailand’s bond market is under increasing pressure as rising oil prices fuel inflation fears, push yields higher, and trigger foreign capital outflows, according to Thai Bond Market Association president Somjin…
Conflict expected to drive condominium demand across key global markets
Thailand’s property market could see increased demand for condominiums and rental homes as people relocate from countries affected by the Middle East conflict, according to Colliers Thailand. Research director Phattarachai…
Tim Cook to step down as CEO of Apple in September
Photo Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images Apple announced on Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive in September, with longtime company executive John Ternus set to take over the…
Thailand Proposes B500bn Borrowing Plan, Seeks to Raise Debt Ceiling
The government plans an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht to address economic issues, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Monday. The move is justified by tight cash…
Senate Panel Floats VAT Increase to Tackle Rising Debt
The Senate’s Economic, Monetary and Fiscal Affairs Committee has proposed a sweeping tax reform package, including a potential increase in value-added tax (VAT), to address rising public debt that could…