Tariffs Discussed at U.S. Summit
The Thai Commerce Minister is set to travel to the U.S. early next month to engage in discussions aimed at preventing potential tariff increases on Thai exports, following a recent…
Predicted Strong Year Ahead for Bitcoin
Last year, Bitcoin experienced a considerable lift, beginning with the introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that started trading in January, followed by a halving event in April that…
Tax Reforms Under Review, Still on the Agenda
The government remains dedicated to tax reform but emphasizes that changes will be implemented as a comprehensive package that includes value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, and personal income tax…
Thailand aims to have free trade agreements this year
Thailand is set to continue its pursuit of free trade agreements (FTAs) in 2025 as part of its strategy to boost economic recovery. The upcoming signing of the Thailand-Efta FTA…
Thai central bank announces bonds program for 2025
On Wednesday, the Bank of Thailand unveiled its bond issuance program for 2025, announcing a reduction in the maximum auction size for three-month bills to 70 billion baht (approximately US$2…
Thai Oil Invests an Extra $1.7 Billion in New Refinery
Thai Oil Plc, the largest oil refinery in Thailand by capacity, plans to invest an extra US$1.7 billion (63 billion baht) in the development of a new oil refinery in…
The Resounding Buzz of Bitcoin
Bitcoin reached a historic high of US$106,000 following Donald Trump’s presidential election win, indicating a recovery in the volatile cryptocurrency market. In Thailand, the discussion around Bitcoin reignited after former…
Coca-Cola Subsidiary Expresses Confidence in Next Year’s Outlook
Coca-Cola (Thailand) is optimistic about the prospects for the country’s beverage industry in the coming year, aided in part by the resurgence of tourism. The government forecasts that Thailand will…
KPI looking at a 10% growth in 2025
Krungthai Panich Insurance (KPI) aims to increase its total premiums by 10% next year, despite concerns over escalating risks from natural disasters, the implementation of new accounting standards, and challenges…
BOT faces pressure to slash rates
Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavachira, has reiterated his call for a reduction in the policy interest rate to stimulate inflation, following a recent meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). He…