Phuket to add 4 top end villas
Charn Issara Development, a company listed on the SET, has launched four super-luxury villas in the Sri Panwa project in Phuket. Priced between 250 and 300 million baht, the villas…
K Bank predicts marginal gains
Kasikornbank (KBank) projects marginal growth for this year, aligning with the current economic conditions. The bank’s loan expansion is expected to be modest, as outstanding loans decreased by 2.29% year-on-year…
SET advises on MGI shares
Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) warns investors to be cautious with Miss Grand International (MGI) shares, as their price soared 256% in just five days of trading on the Market…
Red line planning extention
The Thai government has instructed the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to extend the Red Line electric train system in order to improve transportation links between Bangkok and satellite provinces.…
Proposal to increase Bangkok’s petrol tax aimed aimed at encouraging public transit
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit plans to propose an increase in excise tax on petrol in Greater Bangkok in order to encourage people to use public transportation. The potential tax increase…
PTT has announced it is entering the lithium-ion battery market
Thai oil and gas conglomerate PTT has entered the lithium-ion battery market to support its EV brand Neta and take advantage of the growing electric vehicle market. As part of…
Gordon Ramsey opens first Thailand restaurant at Emsphere
Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay has launched his latest restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, at Emsphere in Bangkok. Although he couldn’t be present physically, Ramsay shared his excitement in a…
The BMA rolls out the New Years eve safety plan
In efforts to ensure public safety during the New Year festival, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced a range of measures across the capital. The BMA has devised a…
Minister reconsiders insurance for tourist
Minister reconsiders need for visitor insurance, citing lower healthcare expenses. The Tourism and Sports Ministry in Thailand has questioned the necessity of a universal insurance plan for tourists, as previous…
SCB EIC to revise Thailand’s 2023 growth forecast to 2.6% and 3% in 2024
According to SCB EIC, the growth forecast for Thailand in 2023 has been revised down to 2.6% due to lower-than-expected GDP and a slow recovery of Chinese tourists. The economy…