Huawei Launches B81,000 Trifold Smartphone Ahead of Apple’s iPhone 17 Announcement
Photo Credit: South China Morning Post Powered by Huawei’s self-developed Kirin 9020 chipset and operating on the company’s proprietary HarmonyOS ecosystem, the Mate XTs offers a 36% performance boost, according…
Thai hotels lower room rates in response to declining tourist arrivals.
Thailand’s hotel industry is facing pricing pressure in 2025 after four consecutive years of rate hikes that nearly doubled the average room rates since 2021, according to Tris Rating. In…
China Plans to Deploy 300,000 Autonomous Taxis
Photo Credit: Xinhua via South China Morning Post By 2030, China is expected to have approximately 300,000 driverless taxis operating across its four major cities, driven by advances in artificial…
Global Aircraft Shortage Could Impact THAI’s Expansion Plans
Thai Airways International (THAI) has indicated that its plans for expanding flights and routes may be delayed due to difficulties in acquiring enough additional passenger jets. The airline is actively…
Commuter Registration Opens for Flat ฿20 City Fares
Registration for a ฿20 flat fare on Bangkok’s mass transit lines began Monday, although the legislation required to support the scheme has not yet been approved by Parliament. Registrations were…
Thailand and Malaysia Railways Collaborate to Restore Bangkok–Butterworth Route and Enhance Cross-Border Partnership
Thailand’s State Railway (SRT) and Malaysia’s KTMB have agreed to revive the Bangkok–Butterworth train route, enhance cross-border rail services, develop double-track lines, and unify ticketing systems. During the 43rd SRT–KTMB…
Thai Users Lead in Asia and Rank Second Worldwide for TikTok Usage, According to We Are Social
Thailand tops Asia and ranks second worldwide in TikTok usage, according to a report by We Are Social. The country also holds the ninth position globally in advertising reach on…
Regional Competition and Domestic Resilience Shape Thailand’s Tourism in 2025
Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals dropped 6% in the first seven months of 2025, totaling 19.29 million visitors, with a 4.22% decline in tourism revenue to 895.16 billion baht. Competition from…
Analyzing the Trade-offs in Tariff Structures
The announcement of a 19% reciprocal tariff by the US on Thai goods presents both challenges and opportunities for Thailand’s economy. While this rate aligns with regional averages, it also…
MEA Resumes Overhead Cable Removal on Main Roads
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has recommenced its initiative to remove overhead cables, starting with a significant cleanup along Ngamwongwan Road. This effort aims to enhance public safety and revitalize…