Asian stocks and currencies conclude the week positively
Asian stocks and currencies finished the week positively as the prospect of Fed rate cuts boosted market sentiment. Thai equities saw a rebound, driven by energy stocks amid rising oil…
Inflation for June of 0.62% Falls Short of Predictions
The Commerce Ministry announced that headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased by 0.62% in June compared to a year ago, following a previous annual growth of 1.54%. This June…
Bitcoin falls to lowest since Feb
Bitcoin has experienced a fourth consecutive trading session decline, marking part of a broader cryptocurrency sell-off that contrasts with the recent record highs seen in global stocks. The digital asset…
Additional rainfall expected in Bangkok and surrounding provinces
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across 55 provinces on Friday. This weather pattern is attributed to the monsoon trough interacting with a low-pressure system in Laos…
Airports authorized to offer alcohol sales during Buddhist religious observances
All six major international airports, including Suvarnabhumi and Phuket, are set to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages on five significant Buddhist holy days to enhance traveler spending and bolster…
Destinations of Riyadh Air and Beverage Policy
Saudi Arabia’s upcoming flag carrier Riyadh Air is set to launch in the middle of 2025, marking a significant entry into the airline industry and potentially reshaping the landscape. Heading…
Decrease of 0.4% in fuel consumption
Thailand saw a 0.4% year-on-year decrease in total fuel consumption to 157.1 million liters per day between January and May. This dip was linked to higher energy costs and the…
Graffiti artist at Grand Palace sentenced to 8 months
A man named Suttawee “Bang-urn” Soikham, aged 26, has been sentenced to eight months in jail without suspension for vandalizing the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha last…
Bank of Thailand Sees No Need for Interest Rate Cuts Amid Slow Economic Recovery
Thailand’s economic rebound is gradual and has not yet reached its full potential, but according to Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, there is presently no requirement to lower interest…
Bangkok-Vientiane train services to begin July 19
The State Railway of Thailand has announced the commencement of a new international train service linking Bangkok and Vientiane in Laos, scheduled to begin operations on July 19. This new…