Thailand’s economic recovery trails behind comparable nations
Thailand’s economy encountered a notable slowdown, expanding by just 1.9% last year, a stark contrast to the growth rates exhibited by its Southeast Asian counterparts. In 2023, Thailand’s GDP grew…
Strong 7.2 quake recorded in Taiwan
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, causing significant damage in Taipei and triggering a tsunami alert for regions in southern Japan and the Philippines. The…
The senate accepts same sex marriage bill after first reading
The bill supporting same-sex marriage sailed through its first Senate reading on Tuesday and has been sent to a vetting committee, set to return to the Senate floor in July.…
CPN puts in B8.2 billion baht into Nakhon Pathom
Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a retail and real estate developer listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), has injected 8.2 billion baht into Central Nakhon Pathom, marking it as…
Pill policy that may just pop
SPECIAL REPORT: While limiting possession of meth tablets to five looks progressive on paper, the move could easily backfire Yosapat Kongduang, 22, did not sleep for three straight nights after…
Bangkok Yellow Line must replace all bolts on finger plates
The Rail Transport Department has ordered Eastern Bangkok Monorail (EBM) to replace all the bolts used to tighten finger plates along the entire length of the Yellow Line track, after…
The resumption of Cathay Pacific from Bangkok to Singapore
The Cathay Pacific flight between Bangkok and Singapore resumed today on March 31 after being halted before the Covid pandemic due to low demand. During the global standstill, demand for…
True-Dtac merger challenged at court
The Supreme Administrative Court has instructed the lower Administrative Court to reconsider a request from five consumers to invalidate the telecom regulator’s approval of the merger between CP Group’s True…
Thailand faces opportunities and challenges with the lithuim industry
Thailand’s recent unearthing of lithium resources brings both promise and hurdles to the forefront. The global surge in demand for lithium, driven by the rise of electric vehicles and clean…
Bangkok Airways project strong revenue growth
Bangkok Airways Forecasts 20% Passenger Revenue Growth Amid Demand Recovery President of Bangkok Airways, Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, has announced optimistic projections for the airline’s passenger revenue this year as demand rebounds…