US Trade Negotiations Continue as Planned
Trade talks between Thailand and the US are ongoing despite Thailand operating under a caretaker government. According to Chotima Iemsawasdikul, the Department of Trade Negotiations is continuing technical negotiations, primarily…
Bangkok and 23 Provinces Report Dangerous Smog Levels
On Monday morning, hazardous levels of PM2.5 dust covered Bangkok and 23 provinces, mainly in the Central Plains. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported at 6 a.m.…
SCB Anticipates Panel Will Reduce Policy Rate to 1%
Photo Credit: SCB Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) predicts that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will cut the policy rate to 1% during the first half of 2026, primarily to support…
Tourism authorities seek higher-quality candidates
Tourism leaders doubt some prime ministerial candidates’ abilities, urging appointments of capable ministers instead of rewards or family legacies. Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun from THA highlighted that most candidates come from influential…
Rate Cut Aims to Enhance Foreign Investment in Thai Stocks
Photo Credit: Stock Photo Equity analysts expect the recent 25 basis point rate cut in Thailand to boost fund inflows and support the SET index, targeting 1,300 points by year-end.…
New Obstacle Emerges for Expressway Project
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post The Thai Expressway Authority (Exat) continues to face hurdles over its proposed east-west expressway linking Chalong Rat and Khae Rai, especially near Kasetsart University. Originally planned…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Relax Cannabis Regulations in Industry Win
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions and potentially transforming the industry. The order directs the…
Bank of Thailand Suggests Stricter Regulations on Gold Trading
The Bank of Thailand has urged the Ministry of Finance to tighten controls on gold trading, citing its influence on currency movements and the baht’s rise. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn indicated…
TikTok Announces Joint Venture Agreement to Resolve US Ban Threat
Photo Credit: AFP TikTok announced on Thursday that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with investors, enabling the company to continue its operations in the United States and…
Finnair to Launch Daily Melbourne–Helsinki Flights via Bangkok in October 2026
Finnair announced its first scheduled passenger service to Australia, launching daily flights between Helsinki and Melbourne via Bangkok starting in late October 2026. Operated by Airbus A350 aircraft, this route…