SET Ends Profit-Taking Amid Political Risks
In August, the Stock Exchange of Thailand experienced mixed trading performance. Following a 14% surge in July that propelled the SET index higher, the market saw some profit-taking activity. Political…
Customer Surprised to Receive ‘Green Curry Smoothie’ Instead of Avocado Drink
Photo Credit: Thitiwat Koosakul’s Facebook account A Thai diner was left shocked after an online food order went terribly wrong when a restaurant mistakenly served him a blended green curry…
Thailand Continues Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control clarified on Friday that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains in effect, addressing recent confusion among vendors over a recent legal change. The…
Robust Currency Boosts Outlook for Surge in Thai Gold Demand
Photo credit: Reuters Thai gold demand is expected to remain strong for a fifth consecutive year, driven by a rally in the local currency that makes gold cheaper. This ongoing…
Initiative to Combat Unfair Online Trading Practices
The Trade Competition Commission (TCC) is preparing to introduce guidelines aimed at evaluating unfair trade practices and identifying actions that lead to monopolies or reduce competition within multi-sided platform businesses,…
Gogolook Transforms into a Scam Prevention Company
Gogolook, the developer of the anti-scam application Whoscall, is shifting its focus from being primarily a scam detection company to an anti-scam prevention organization. The company has selected Thailand as…
Office occupancy in Bangkok Falls Below 80% Due to Oversupply
Bangkok’s office market saw its occupancy rate fall below 80% for the first time since 2004, primarily due to an influx of new Grade A office supply that has attracted…
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…