PTT Subsidiary Signs Agreement to Purchase LNG from Oman
PTT International Trading, a subsidiary of PTT Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to gas price stability by securing a five-year agreement to purchase 300,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
PETRONAS Nexta: The Lubricant Empowering Thai Drivers to “Make Smart Choices”
Lubricants are crucial for vehicle maintenance, but selecting the right one with the proper quality and price can be challenging, especially for middle-income Thai drivers. To address this issue, PETRONAS…
LG Electronics Division Explores B2B Opportunities
LG Electronics (Thailand) Co Ltd is shifting its focus towards the business-to-business (B2B) market, which is anticipated to grow at a faster rate than the consumer market. Amnaj Singhachan, the…
Japan Plans to Make Cannabis Use a Criminal Offense
Japan will criminalize cannabis use and legalize medical products derived from the plant under revised laws set to take effect on December 12, according to the health ministry’s announcement on…
Proposal Aims to Improve Regulation of Fuel Prices
A proposed law aimed at empowering energy authorities to enhance regulation of domestic oil and cooking gas prices is advancing toward parliamentary approval, potentially becoming a significant energy policy under…
Minister Calls for Review of E-Commerce Platforms
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) intends to collaborate with relevant agencies to establish a regulatory framework for supervising foreign e-commerce platforms, according to Minister Prasert Jantararuangthong. He…
Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Declines to Its Lowest Point in 13 Months
Consumer confidence in Thailand has decreased for the sixth straight month in August, reaching its lowest level in 13 months. This decline is attributed to worries about sluggish economic growth…
Government Affirms No Plan to Shut Down Bangkok Port
The Transport Ministry has confirmed that there is no intention to relocate Bangkok Port, but it does plan to renovate undeveloped sections and transform them into so-called smart communities. On…
Thai Household Debt Reaches All-Time High
Average household debt in Thailand has reached a record high, driven by slow economic growth, reduced incomes, and rising living costs, resulting in difficulties for people in servicing their loans,…
Thai Software Sector Records 12.8% Growth
The software sector outperformed three other digital sectors last year with strong growth of 12.8%, reaching a value of 215 billion baht. The growth is attributed to investment in advanced…