Thailand and Saudi Arabia Commit to Enhancing Trade Relations
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have committed to enhancing trade cooperation, aiming to generate over US$3.5 billion (121 billion baht) through sectors such as the green economy, agriculture, and services. During…
Income Taxes May Decrease While VAT Increases
Global trends are leaning towards decreasing income taxes while increasing consumption and wealth taxes, according to Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit. During a recent lecture to students at the National…
Train that will connect the three airports to start works in April
Work on the long-awaited three-airport rail link might commence in April, contingent upon the approval of contract amendments with the consortium responsible for its development, as reported by the Eastern…
AIS and Thaicom Urge Investors to Decline Acquisition Offers
The boards of Thailand’s Advanced Info Service (AIS) and Thaicom have urged shareholders to reject acquisition offers from their controlling entities. In July 2024, Gulf Energy Development, the largest shareholder…
Durian exports to China resumes on Monday
Thailand will resume its durian exports to China by Monday as rapid contamination tests are nearing completion, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Itthi Sirilatthayakorn. He informed parliament on Thursday that…
BBL: Investments Expected to Continue Flowing into Thailand
Bangkok Bank (BBL) anticipates continued growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand over the coming years, offering significant opportunities for the Thai economy despite global uncertainties. At the 2025…
Boeing to Resume Certification Flight Tests for 777X
Boeing is set to resume flight testing of the 777X, with the first flight potentially scheduled for January 15, following a pause initiated in August 2024 after severed thrust links…
Thai Airports Get Ready for Increased Traffic During Chinese New Year
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has instructed Airports of Thailand (AoT) to prepare for an influx of tourists during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. Mr. Suriya indicated that approximately 4…
Seven Key Investors Targeting Casino Projects in Thailand
International investors are showing interest in the casino-entertainment complexes that Thailand aims to establish, beginning in 2029, as reported by Prommin Lertsuridej, the secretary-general to the prime minister. He noted…
Thai Lion Air Anticipates Decline in Chinese Market
Thai Lion Air predicts a stagnant Chinese market this year due to declining safety confidence in Thailand and a sluggish mainland economy throughout 2025. CEO Aswin Yangkirativorn indicated that safety…