Bangkok Rises in Global City Rankings
Bangkok has made a notable advancement in the 2024 Global Cities Index (GCI), moving up 11 spots to 34th place—the largest increase among the top 50 cities. This improvement is…
Predicted Strong Year Ahead for Bitcoin
Last year, Bitcoin experienced a considerable lift, beginning with the introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that started trading in January, followed by a halving event in April that…
Bangkok temperature expected to fall to 15 degrees.
The temperature in Bangkok is forecasted to drop to a low of 15°C on Monday, persisting until Tuesday. Seree Supharathit, director of the Centre for Climate Change and Disaster at…
China Rejects B400 Million in Thai Syrup Exports
Concerns over hygiene in Thai factories have led to fears of damages worth hundreds of millions of baht after Thai sugar products were halted mid-shipment to China. As a result,…
Tax Reforms Under Review, Still on the Agenda
The government remains dedicated to tax reform but emphasizes that changes will be implemented as a comprehensive package that includes value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, and personal income tax…
CPN Anticipates Growth in Mall Attendance This Year
Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a retail and property developer, is forecasting growth in the shopping mall sector, driven by a tourism resurgence and supportive government policies in 2025. “Since the…
Government Prepared to Implement Marriage Law
The Interior Ministry is prepared to implement the Marriage Equality Bill, which is expected to become law later this month, according to spokeswoman Traisulee Taisaranakul. Ms. Traisulee stated that the…
Thailand aims to have free trade agreements this year
Thailand is set to continue its pursuit of free trade agreements (FTAs) in 2025 as part of its strategy to boost economic recovery. The upcoming signing of the Thailand-Efta FTA…
Unveiling Bangkok’s Property Hotspots
In 2024, Kaset Nawamin-Ram Intra and Bang Na-Samut Prakan emerged as the most sought-after locations in Bangkok for property demand, ranking among the top three to five areas for single…
Expert Identifies Major Economic Risks for 2025
An independent academic warns that the anticipated economic policy under “Trump 2.0” is likely to be a major risk to Thailand’s economy in 2025. Thailand is confronting five substantial challenges…