Pollution hits the agenda
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has elevated the PM2.5 pollution issue from a national concern to a matter requiring collaboration among ASEAN countries. Upon her return from the World Economic Forum…
Ayutthaya High-Speed Rail Project Remains On Schedule
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will lower the roof height of the Ayutthaya High-Speed Rail Station to maintain the integrity of the original Ayutthaya Railway Station, following recommendations from…
Bangkok Port: A Promising Location for Casinos
The Transport Ministry has approved plans for an integrated entertainment complex at Bangkok Port. On Friday, Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit mentioned that his deputy, Manaporn Charoensri, had instructed the formation of…
Proposed Overhaul of Battery Tax to Incentivize Energy Efficiency
The Finance Ministry intends to propose a revision to the battery tax to the cabinet next month, shifting from a flat rate applicable to all battery types to a tiered…
Bangkok ranked as 4th most polluted city
Bangkok was ranked as the fourth worst city in the world for air quality last Friday, according to the latest data from Swiss-based IQAir, as toxic haze continues to impact…
Listed Banks Report 7% Growth in Net Profits Last Year
The banking industry experienced a milder net profit growth of 7% in 2024, reflecting the prevailing economic conditions in the country. This positive result was bolstered by a decrease in…
Mixed Impact of Trump Administration on Thailand
The “Trump 2.0” policies, which refer to strategies employed by the US president during his second term, are projected to affect various products, including computers, equipment and components, electronic devices,…
Thailand Aims to Dodge US Tariff Impact
Citi Thailand anticipates that increases in US tariffs will have a minimal impact on Thai exports, as the country is not a primary target of American trade policies. Nalin Chutchotitham,…
CAAT to Implement Airfare Price Controls Ahead of Songkran Holidays
The Transport Ministry has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to tackle the issue of high airfares during long weekends and holiday periods in preparation for the Songkran…
The Baht expected to strengthen
The baht is expected to continue strengthening after it surpassed 34 to the dollar on Tuesday. This shift follows Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, which disappointed investors and led to significant…