BOI Reports Japanese Investment Applications Jump 146% to 119 Billion Baht
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reported a sharp rise in Japanese investment interest in 2025, with applications surging 146% year-on-year to a total value of 119 billion baht. The increase…
US Tightens Currency Rules, Thailand on Watchlist
Photo Credit: Somchai Poomlard The US Treasury has broadened how it monitors foreign exchange practices, saying it will now scrutinize not only efforts to weaken currencies against the dollar but…
Small-Business Support Expected to Generate at Least B260bn
Photo Credit: Business Idea Government initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to inject at least 260 billion baht into the economy this year, according to the…
Bank of Thailand Flags Irregular Withdrawals, Biggest Reaches B250m
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has flagged a series of unusually large cash withdrawals — the biggest exceeding 250 million baht — prompting closer scrutiny and…
Gold Climbs Above $5,100 Amid Worldwide Uncertainty
Gold traders are warning of a possible price correction after bullion surged past US$5,100 per ounce for the first time, driven by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar that…
Baht Expected to Strengthen in Q1 as Gold Prices Climb
Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the baht to continue strengthening against the US dollar during the first quarter, supported by a strong rally in global gold prices. However, the bank…
Investment Applications in Thailand Climb 67% in 2025
Photo Credit: BOI The total value of investment applications in Thailand climbed 67% year-on-year to $60.23 billion in 2025, fueled by growth in digital and advanced industries, the Board of…
Thailand’s Economy Trails as Vietnam Gains Speed
As election campaigning gathers pace, economic restructuring has become a central theme across Thailand’s political spectrum, seen as vital to reviving sluggish growth. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key…
Venezuela Turns to Oil Revenue to Tame Inflation and Lower Prices
The United States’ seizure and sale of Venezuelan oil, while surprising, could offer a short-term boost to the struggling economy of the South American nation. This week, interim President Delcy…
Strong Baht Could Dampen Travel Bookings
The recent strengthening of the baht against the US dollar—rising above 31 to the dollar for the first time in nearly five years—is expected to affect forward travel bookings in…