Government Warns That Vietnam’s Credit Boom Could Trigger Asset Bubbles
Photo Credit: Reuters Vietnam’s rapid credit expansion poses risks of triggering asset price bubbles, warned prominent academics in the Southeast Asian nation during a recent parliamentary session, according to documents…
Thai Lion plans to acquire at least two new aircraft this year
Photo Credit: Bangkok post file Thai Lion Air intends to receive at least two Boeing 737 aircraft this year, aiming to expand its flights to popular destinations such as China…
Thai Consumer Confidence Drops to 32-Month Low
Thailand’s consumer confidence fell for the seventh consecutive month in August, reaching its lowest level in 32 months, according to a recent survey. The decline is attributed to concerns over…
Thai Rice Exporters Call for Baht Stabilization to Protect Farmers and Competitiveness
The Thai Rice Exporters Association has urged the government and the Bank of Thailand to take immediate and practical measures to stabilize the baht, aiming to safeguard the competitiveness of…
China Seeks Breakthrough for C919 Jet as AirAsia Considers Orders
Malaysia’s low-cost airline AirAsia has expressed keen interest in acquiring China’s C919 passenger jet as part of its broader strategy to tap into Southeast Asia’s population of over 700 million…
Air Cambodia Set to Become the Newest Customer for China-Manufactured Comac Aircraft
Air Cambodia has announced its potential to purchase up to 20 Chinese-made C909 regional jets, marking Cambodia’s entry into an expanding list of Southeast Asian customers of China’s state-owned aircraft…
Khao Yai Named Asia’s Second-Top Rural Destination
Photo credit: Bag Packer nation Khao Yai has been named the second most popular rural destination in Asia for 2025 by the online travel agency Agoda, highlighting Thailand’s growing appeal…
European Companies Show Strong Interest in Thailand
Thailand remains a top destination in Southeast Asia for European companies looking to expand their operations and navigate ongoing global economic uncertainties, according to a recent survey by the EU-Asean…
The co-payment scheme may benefit individuals within the tax system
The Ministry of Finance has approved plans to provide enhanced benefits under the Khon La Khrueng co-payment stimulus program for individuals who file tax returns. Discussions are ongoing with the…
Caretaker Cabinet Approves One-Year Extension of 7% VAT
On Tuesday, the caretaker Cabinet decided to prolong the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate for an additional year, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, according to Deputy Finance…