Thai Exports Grow 15.5% in June
Thailand’s exports grew by 15.5% year-over-year in June, with notable gains in the US market. However, the Ministry of Commerce predicts a slowdown in export growth in the latter half…
Board of Investment Reports 139% Increase in Applications in First Half
Applications for investment promotion incentives in the first half of 2025 surged by 139% year-on-year to a record 1.06 trillion baht, primarily driven by investments in the digital sector, according…
PTT plans to divest its stake in Taiwanese company
PTT Plc, a leading national oil and gas conglomerate, has announced plans to sell a portion of its shares in Taiwan-based Lotus Pharmaceutical to enhance its financial flexibility. The company…
SCB Backs Thai Tourism as Key to Net Zero 2050
SCB: A Leader in Green Finance and Sustainable Partnerships Kris highlighted SCB’s achievement in sustainable lending: “We are satisfied with our 180 billion baht in sustainable finance. Compared to other…
Gulf Purchases $128 Million Hydropower Project in Laos
Gulf Development, a publicly listed telecom operator and Thailand’s largest market-value energy firm, has acquired full ownership of the Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos for US$128 million. The move…
SCB EIC: Thai Economy Faces Slowdown, Eyes on U.S. Tariff Talks
SCB EIC estimates that Thailand’s economy in 2025 will continue to grow at a similar pace to its previous forecast of 1.5%, even if Thailand manages to partially negotiate a…
Nan River Flood Alert: Gov Opens Parking at Govt Complex
Flood Alert: Nan River Reaches Critical LevelAs of July 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM, the water level has risen above critical levels in several areas.The Governor of Nan has opened…
Gold Price H2/2025: When the Biggest Risk Is Gold Itself
Gold Becomes the Best-Performing Asset in H1 2025Gold has emerged as the best-performing asset in the first half of 2025, soaring more than 25% in just six months—making it the…
Thailand Nears Agreement with US to Reduce 36% Import Tariff
Thailand is nearing a deal with the United States to reduce a looming 36% import tariff on its exports, with an expected announcement before the tariff takes effect on August…
King Power to Close Stores and Reduce Staff
Photo credit: Varuth Hirunyatheb King Power is restructuring its duty-free business by closing three downtown outlets in Bangkok and Pattaya, while also implementing a voluntary redundancy program for staff. The…