U.S. Import Orders from Thailand Delayed
Importers in the United States have temporarily suspended their orders as they await clearer guidelines following the implementation of reciprocal tariffs affecting many trading partners, including Thailand, according to the…
SET to Implement Circuit Breakers in Response to Significant Stock Declines
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced that it is closely monitoring the escalating trade war and stands ready to implement circuit breakers if the situation deteriorates. SET President…
Asian Markets Decline Amid Looming 104% Tariff on Chinese Imports by Trump
Asian markets are experiencing significant declines as the proposed 104% tariff on Chinese imports by President Trump sends shockwaves through global economies. Investors are preparing for increased volatility, concerned about…
Don Mueang Airport Gears Up for 4,300 Flights and 700,000+ Passengers During Songkran
Don Mueang Airport Gears Up for 4,300 Flights and 700,000+ Passengers During Songkran Bangkok, Thailand – April 2025 — Don Mueang International Airport is preparing for a surge in travel…
Thai Woman Denies Abusing Mentally Ill Man Despite Viral Video Evidence
Thai Woman Denies Abusing Mentally Ill Man Despite Viral Video Evidence Ratchaburi, Thailand – April 2025 — A disturbing video showing a mentally ill man, known as Noom, with severe…
Police Hunt Malaysian Fugitive After Hat Yai Gold Shop Heist
Police Hunt Malaysian Fugitive After Hat Yai Gold Shop Heist Hat Yai, Songkhla – April 8, 2025 — Thai police have launched a manhunt for Yee Boon Long, a 61-year-old…
Bail Denied for American Academic Charged with Royal Defamation in Thailand
Bail Denied for American Academic Charged with Royal Defamation in Thailand Phitsanulok, April 8, 2025 — The Phitsanulok Provincial Court has denied bail to Paul Chambers, an American academic and…
Grab Turns to AI for Developing New Features
Grab, a prominent super-app in Southeast Asia, has adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and agentic AI as part of its growth strategy to introduce new features. The company anticipates that…
Fashion Brand Poised to Unveil Phuket Estate
Etro, the Italian luxury fashion brand, is preparing to launch its first branded residence in Thailand, marking its second such development globally. The project in Phuket, which consists of only…
Thailand Considers Increasing Purchases of U.S. Goods in Ongoing Discussions
Thailand may consider importing an additional $32.9 billion worth of American goods to mitigate the negative effects of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. This would involve increasing purchases…