Banks boost reserves to cushion impact of war
Thai banks are stepping up loan-loss provisions as they brace for the potential fallout from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, while also preparing to assist a growing number…
AirAsia Remains Optimistic Amid Rising Cost Pressures
AirAsia has acknowledged that rising airfares are unavoidable amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and global oil crisis, but says it remains confident in travel demand across its network and…
Cabinet Considers 100 Billion Baht Road Infrastructure Plan
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Three major road infrastructure projects, with a combined investment exceeding 100 billion baht, are set to be submitted to the new cabinet for approval, according to…
SME Loan Access Set to Improve
The government has introduced a new scheme to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to purchase commercial pickup trucks, targeting transport operators, farmers and freelancers.…
Bangchak, OR Restart B20 Sales to Cut Fuel Costs
Photo credit: Bangkok Post Two SET-listed energy companies, Bangchak Corporation and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), have resumed commercial sales of B20 biodiesel after nearly four years, supporting Thailand’s…
Business Jet Demand Surges Across Asia
Business jet usage is surging across Thailand and Southeast Asia as disruptions to commercial flights and growing international business activity drive demand. Wealthy individuals and companies are increasingly turning to…
Hyrox Draws Massive Crowds Across Bangkok
For three days in late March, Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre was transformed into a hub of intense energy—reflecting the kind of vibrant, collective atmosphere that Bangkok has become…
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…