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…
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…
Retail Confidence Hits 42-Month Low; Calls for 115B Baht Economic Boost
The Thai Retailers Association has revealed a concerning situation, with the retail confidence index in June plunging to a new 42-month low, reflecting extremely fragile purchasing power. Meanwhile, businesses and…
ttb Warns 36% Tax Could Hit Thai Economy by 1.23 Trillion Baht
Piti Tantakasem, CEO of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), shared his views on Facebook, warning that the U.S. reciprocal tariff of 36% would severely impact Thailand through a chain reaction—affecting industries, labor,…
DITP Assists US Grocery Chain in Sourcing Thai Products
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has partnered with prominent US-based Asian grocery chain H Mart to boost the availability of Thai food products in the American market. This…