American arrested at Suvarnabhumi with heroin found in perfume bottles
A man of American nationality was detained at Suvarnabhumi airport after customs officials discovered 1.1 kilograms of heroin concealed inside perfume bottles. According to Customs Department spokesman Phantong Loykulnanta, customs…
Extreme heat is forecasted in the coming days
The Meteorological Department anticipates that summer will commence late this month and envisions extreme heat in March and April, with temperatures potentially reaching 43-45°C in select provinces. According to the…
Thailand GDP for 2023 expands at 1.9% slower than it was expected
Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1.9% in 2023, according to the National Social and Economic Development Council (NESDC). This growth, fueled by increased tourist numbers and private consumption,…
Bankers caution about debts
In 2023, the Thai banking sector reported a 17.8% increase in net interest income (NII) to 727 billion baht, up from 617 billion in 2022. This uptick was attributed to…
Inspections stepped up for Tapioca chips
The Foreign Trade Department is taking steps to tighten inspections of tapioca chip imports across the border following the discovery of numerous importers bringing in low-quality chips. Ronnarong Phoolpipat, the…
Changes to be made at the Airports
Congestion outside Suvarnabhumi airport’s departure halls has become a regular occurrence as cars and taxis compete for parking spaces. This has become an expected challenge for travelers starting their journeys…
3rd Runway in Suvarnabhumi Airport to open in July
Suvarnabhumi Airport is currently in the process of expanding to meet the growing demand for air travel, which includes building a third runway. Once this new runway is completed in…
Thailand considering same sex marriage bill with economic boost
Thailand is poised to break new ground as the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill, having received approval from the cabinet and awaiting parliamentary endorsement,…
NAT ( Nat Absolute Technologies) to begin trading on the stock exchange
NAT, an information technology and communication systems consulting and design provider, is preparing to unveil its initial public offering (IPO) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on February 15th, with…
The SET to improve it’s short selling and supervision program
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has received a comprehensive case study from an international financial consultancy firm, which has highlighted that the regulatory framework governing ‘short selling’ and ‘program…