Public Advised Against Giving Cash to Beggars
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is set to launch a campaign urging the public to avoid giving money to beggars, following a nationwide survey indicating an increase…
Coalition Party Aligns with Opponents of Casino Legislation
Members of both the coalition Bhumjaithai Party and the opposition Democrat Party have voiced their opposition to the government’s entertainment complex bill, expressing concerns that its benefits will not outweigh…
Increased foreign ownership might lead to a rise in illegal hotels.
Hotel operators are expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to foreign ownership regulations for real estate, fearing that these alterations could lead to a resurgence of illegal hotels in Thailand. The…
Concerns Arise in Thailand Over Substandard Chinese Goods
The surge of inexpensive and substandard goods from China through both online and physical channels has emerged as a significant concern in Thailand, with various stakeholders worried about its effects…
Cathay group to invest over $100 Billion HKD in the next seven years
Cathay Group, the parent company of Cathay Pacific (CX, Hong Kong International) and HK Express (UO, Hong Kong International), has announced plans to invest over HKD 100 billion (approximately USD…
Anticipated Rate Cuts by BoT Amid Slowing US Economy This Year
According to KGI Securities (Thailand), the US economy is anticipated to experience a cyclical slowdown beginning in late 2024 and extending into 2025, prompting the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to…
Dual tracks open on the southern line
The double-track railway along the southern line of the State Railway of Thailand, running from Nakhon Pathom to Chumphon, has officially launched, as announced by the agency on Monday. Ekarat…
Initiative to Establish a Financial Hub Underway
Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul revealed that Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has signed an order to form this committee, with Mr. Paopoom serving as its chairman. The committee’s inaugural meeting…
OTP Plans to Invest Nearly B9 Billion for Water Transport Expansion
The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy Planning (OTP) has announced plans to invest 8.87 billion baht to enhance the water transport network in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces. Panya…
Cabinet to Consider Establishing a Credit Guarantee Agency
The proposal to create the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), a new entity intended to provide credit guarantees for businesses and individuals, is anticipated to be presented to the cabinet…