Small-Business Support Expected to Generate at Least B260bn
Photo Credit: Business Idea Government initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to inject at least 260 billion baht into the economy this year, according to the…
AirAsia Apologises After Miscommunication Delays Flight
Air Asia has responded to public criticism surrounding flight FD3116 from Don Mueang to Hat Yai after 23 passengers were mistakenly left on an airport shuttle bus. The airline acknowledged…
Bank of Thailand Flags Irregular Withdrawals, Biggest Reaches B250m
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has flagged a series of unusually large cash withdrawals — the biggest exceeding 250 million baht — prompting closer scrutiny and…
Gold Climbs Above $5,100 Amid Worldwide Uncertainty
Gold traders are warning of a possible price correction after bullion surged past US$5,100 per ounce for the first time, driven by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar that…
Singapore Airlines Eyes Launch of Flights to Chiang Mai
Singapore Airlines is preparing to launch a new service to Chiang Mai as it moves forward with plans to expand its network in Thailand. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand…
Baht Expected to Strengthen in Q1 as Gold Prices Climb
Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the baht to continue strengthening against the US dollar during the first quarter, supported by a strong rally in global gold prices. However, the bank…
Investment Applications in Thailand Climb 67% in 2025
Photo Credit: BOI The total value of investment applications in Thailand climbed 67% year-on-year to $60.23 billion in 2025, fueled by growth in digital and advanced industries, the Board of…
EIA for Bangkok–Chiang Mai Shinkansen Project Remains Valid After 9 Years
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Thailand’s proposed Bangkok–Chiang Mai high-speed rail project remains valid, despite having been approved nearly a decade ago and with construction yet to begin. According…
Thailand’s Economy Trails as Vietnam Gains Speed
As election campaigning gathers pace, economic restructuring has become a central theme across Thailand’s political spectrum, seen as vital to reviving sluggish growth. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key…
Venezuela Turns to Oil Revenue to Tame Inflation and Lower Prices
The United States’ seizure and sale of Venezuelan oil, while surprising, could offer a short-term boost to the struggling economy of the South American nation. This week, interim President Delcy…