BMA Claims Drains are Prepared for Heavy Rainfall
Photo Credit: BMA The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has affirmed that the city’s drainage infrastructure is equipped to handle the increased volume of rainwater, amid forecasts of more heavy rainfall…
Cannabis Faces Critical Turning Point
Representatives of Thailand’s cannabis community are calling on the new government to enact legislation that safeguards users, businesses, non-use individuals, and minors. Their appeal follows concerns that recent regulatory amendments…
Bank of Thailand Looks to Mitigate Gold Price Impact on Baht
Thailand’s central bank announced on Monday that it will closely monitor and manage the baht. The Bank of Thailand is exploring measures to reduce the influence of gold price fluctuations…
THAI Airlines Recovers but Continues to Confront Challenges
Following its resumption of trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on August 4, Thai Airways International (THAI) has experienced a remarkable surge in its share price, increasing over…
Frasers Property Reduces Expenses While Keeping a Cautious Outlook for 2025
SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) has continued to tighten its expenses and reduce inventory amid a sluggish housing market during the first eight months of the year, with the…
Department Alerts of Impending Heavy Rain
Photo Credit: PRD Government The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that, although rainfall is expected to decrease today and tomorrow, heavy showers will continue in parts of the North…
Asian Shares Climb as Chinese Market Sell-Off Subsides
Asian markets mostly rose on Friday following a easing of the recent Chinese stock sell-off, amid reports that Chinese financial regulators might step in to curb further declines. A rally…
Philippines Grants 99-Year Land Leasing Rights to Foreigners
Photo Credit: Lawrence Ruiz The Philippines has recently authorized foreigners to lease land for up to 99 years, a move aimed at attracting more long-term investments. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr…
Bank leader urges implementation of economic reforms
Piti Tantakasem, CEO of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), called for structural economic reforms to help Thailand weather ongoing political instability. He emphasized that political changes often disrupt economic policies, weakening the…
GrabFood unveils new dining service after Chope acquisition
Photo Credit: Grab GrabFood has announced the comprehensive rollout of its “Dine Out” service in Thailand, following the acquisition of Chope, Asia’s leading dining reservation platform, last year. The new…