Concentrating on Food Prices Affected by Flooding
The Commerce Ministry is closely monitoring the price fluctuations of agricultural products as floods continue to impact several provinces in Thailand. Wattanasak Sur-iam, the director-general of the Internal Trade Department,…
Bracing for the Worst
Severe flooding in northern Thailand has raised concerns about potential similar damage in the central plains, the core of the nation’s economy, as experts warn of further flooding possibilities in…
Thai Government Aims to Avert Collapse of Social Security Fund
Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn announced on Sunday his commitment to investigate measures to avert a potential collapse of the Social Security Fund (SSF) within the next decade due to inadequate…
Phumtham Emphasizes the Ongoing Need for Digital Handouts
The newly formed coalition government is set to begin implementing its policies, including the digital money handout scheme, in two weeks, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who…
NHSO Encourages Telemedicine for Thai Nationals Residing Abroad
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is advocating for the utilization of a telemedicine service, which is included in the gold card universal health scheme, for Thai nationals living abroad.…
Economic Data Shows Improvement in July
Economic data for July showed improvement compared to the previous month, primarily driven by exports and tourism, according to the Bank of Thailand. On Friday, the central bank reported on…
Lack of Aircraft Delays Launch of Really Cool Airlines
The global aircraft shortage has postponed the launch of Really Cool Airlines in Thailand. Patee Sarasin, the airline’s CEO, announced that they are finalizing a lease agreement for two Airbus…
The End of Card Numbers for Online Shopping
Mastercard is ramping up its initiative to eliminate credit card numbers in online shopping as part of its strategy to combat fraud. A decade after launching a technology that substitutes…
Air India to take over the Vistara brand from November
On Friday, Indian airline Vistara announced that starting in November, its flights would be operated by Air India, marking significant progress in the ongoing merger between Vistara and India’s national…
Thai Nominees Set to Undergo Examination
The Commerce Ministry is advancing its efforts to conduct thorough inspections of businesses suspected of employing Thai nominees to hide foreign ownership, particularly in the tourism, real estate, and logistics…