Proposed Overhaul of Battery Tax to Incentivize Energy Efficiency
The Finance Ministry intends to propose a revision to the battery tax to the cabinet next month, shifting from a flat rate applicable to all battery types to a tiered…
Bangkok ranked as 4th most polluted city
Bangkok was ranked as the fourth worst city in the world for air quality last Friday, according to the latest data from Swiss-based IQAir, as toxic haze continues to impact…
Listed Banks Report 7% Growth in Net Profits Last Year
The banking industry experienced a milder net profit growth of 7% in 2024, reflecting the prevailing economic conditions in the country. This positive result was bolstered by a decrease in…
Mixed Impact of Trump Administration on Thailand
The “Trump 2.0” policies, which refer to strategies employed by the US president during his second term, are projected to affect various products, including computers, equipment and components, electronic devices,…
Thailand Aims to Dodge US Tariff Impact
Citi Thailand anticipates that increases in US tariffs will have a minimal impact on Thai exports, as the country is not a primary target of American trade policies. Nalin Chutchotitham,…
The Baht expected to strengthen
The baht is expected to continue strengthening after it surpassed 34 to the dollar on Tuesday. This shift follows Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, which disappointed investors and led to significant…
Health Ministry to Advocate for Nationwide Work-from-Home
The Ministry of Public Health is set to propose a nationwide work-from-home initiative next week in response to alarming levels of PM2.5 ultrafine dust pollution, which have surpassed safe limits…
Trump’s Policies Driving Surge in Gold Prices
Gold prices are projected to rise by over 6% in the next three months following Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president, as local traders point out growing uncertainties in US…
Thailand Moves to Legalize Casinos: Economic Opportunities and Social Concerns
Last week, the government moved forward with a significant economic initiative by approving the legalization of casinos under the guise of an “entertainment complex.” Critics intensified their opposition after former…
PTT Assesses Opportunities for Non-Oil Subsidiary GML
National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is actively reviewing its investment strategies in non-oil sectors, including logistics services unrelated to petroleum products. The company is evaluating potential adjustments to…