Trump Delays Iran Strike Deadline to April 6, Says Talks Progressing Well
Photo Credit: DOUG MILLS/NYTIMES Donald Trump announced on March 26 that he would postpone previously threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing ongoing diplomatic engagement and what he described as…
Thailand’s Leading Mall Operator Unveils $3.4 Billion Expansion Plan
Central Pattana Public Company Limited, Thailand’s largest shopping mall developer, has announced plans to invest more than 110 billion baht (approximately US$3.4 billion) over the next five years to expand…
Thai Fuel Prices Surge by Six Baht per Litre
Retail petrol and diesel prices in Thailand jumped by six baht per litre on Thursday morning after the government ended its costly subsidy programme. The decision, announced late Wednesday by…
Civil Aviation Authority moves to curb airfares ahead of Songkran surge
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is intensifying its monitoring of airfares amid ongoing disruptions linked to the Middle East situation, while collaborating with six airlines to lower ticket…
Foreign Ministry proposes halving visa-free tourist stay duration
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed shortening the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated on Tuesday…
Grab to Acquire Delivery Hero’s Taiwan Unit in $600 Million Deal
Grab Holdings Ltd has agreed to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for US$600 million, marking its first expansion beyond its core Southeast Asian market. The all-cash deal…
Hotels Cut Rates to Attract Songkran Travelers
Hotel operators in Thailand are offering discounts of 20–40% to stimulate demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as the sector faces a sharp drop in European arrivals and weakened domestic…
Baht Expected to Weaken Further as Middle East Conflict Intensifies
The Thai baht is projected to weaken further this week, potentially reaching 33.50 per US dollar, after touching a nine-month low of 33 earlier on Monday amid escalating tensions in…
Oil climbs as Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum and Iran threats rattle markets
Photo Credit: Getty Images Oil prices climbed in volatile trading on Monday as markets reacted to escalating tensions after President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait…
Thai stocks tumble as regional markets retreat amid escalating Gulf conflict
Thai equities fell sharply on Monday, mirroring declines across Asian markets, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran — alongside Israel’s plans for prolonged military action — rattled…