Illegal Securities Trading Under Surveillance
Stock market regulators are enhancing their collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to combat illegal securities trading, aiming to dismantle criminal economic activities and boost investor confidence in the…
Baht Expected to Strengthen Against the Dollar
The baht is projected to appreciate against the US dollar this week, potentially reaching between 33.50 and 33.75 baht per dollar, following its recent rise to the highest level in…
B2TN Cross-Border Trade Aimed for 2027
The Commerce Ministry has set a goal of achieving 2 trillion baht in cross-border trade by 2027, spurred by a 10.4% rise in exports through the Sadao checkpoint in the…
Saudia to start flights to Phuket from December
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, is thrilled to announce its latest seasonal destination: Phuket. This makes Phuket the second Thai city added to its route network, alongside Bangkok.…
Study Forecasts Increased Local Interest in Gambling
According to the Finance Ministry, the government’s proposed entertainment complex project, which includes a casino, is projected to primarily attract Thai gamblers, who are expected to make up as much…
Proposed Fund to Regulate Ticket Prices
The Transport Ministry is exploring the creation of an infrastructure fund aimed at repurchasing mass rapid transit projects from private companies. The goal is to enable a flat fare of…
AirAsia Secures $443 Million in Private Financing
AirAsia (AK, Kuala Lumpur International) has secured dual-tranche private financing totaling USD 443 million to refurbish parked aircraft and refinance lease obligations, as stated in a release from its majority…
French Media Reports Arrest of Telegram Messaging App CEO Durov
Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV and BFM TV said, citing unnamed…
Government announces Koh Samui’s cruise terminal anticipated to open in 2032.
A cruise terminal in Koh Samui is projected to open in 2032, aiming to enhance tourism in Surat Thani, according to Deputy Caretaker Minister Manaporn Charoensri. Ms. Manaporn, who visited…
PTT Anticipates Business Growth in the Second Half of the Year
National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is optimistic about improved business performance in the second half of 2024, driven by an upward trend in the Thai economy and a…