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The Bank of Thailand has been urged to implement measures to address the strength of the baht.

Business operators have renewed calls for the Bank of Thailand to address the strengthening of the baht, suggesting that an exchange rate of 34–35 baht per US dollar would better…

MOVE Expands Its Presence in Thailand, Reaffirming Commitment to Affordable Travel Throughout ASEAN

Photo Credit : Air Asia MOVE, the region’s leading travel booking app, is taking its growth in Thailand to new heights with the launch of a bold new tagline –…

Vietnam Aims for 10% Growth in 2025 Despite Trade Challenges

Photo Credit: Reuters Vietnam’s government has set an ambitious target of achieving at least 10% annual economic growth over the next five years, despite ongoing trade tensions and global uncertainties…

Phuket Aims to Become a Major Transportation Hub

Photo Credit: Iftanpo The Transport Ministry is setting its sights on transforming Phuket into the premier transportation hub of the Andaman region, with the goal of positioning the island as…

Meters Won’t Solve Taxi Problems

Bangkok’s taxi industry has long been riddled with issues, and despite numerous government efforts over the years to address them, significant improvements remain elusive. The latest initiative, the introduction of…

Increasing Aviation Charges Could Impact Tourism Growth

Rising aviation service fees in Thailand—including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax—may threaten the recovery of tourism, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Sheldon Hee, IATA’s…

808 Festival Thailand

Get ready for the ultimate drop! 808 Festival is back — louder, bolder, and wilder than ever. Join the crowd, feel the bass, and lose yourself in the sound. This…

Thailand Seeks to Raise Pension Age to 65 Amid Growing Concerns

Photo Credit: Daily Express Thailand’s debate over raising the retirement age from 60 to 65 highlights demographic challenges. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has floated the idea, though it’s still under…

Thai rice prices fall to their lowest level in 18 years

Photo Credit: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill Thai rice export prices have continued their decline for the fifth consecutive week, reaching an 18-year low, amid sluggish demand and difficulty in securing major deals…

Board of Investment Introduces FastPass to Accelerate Approval Process

The Board of Investment (BoI) has introduced “Thailand FastPass,” a new initiative designed to accelerate the approval process for multi-billion-baht investment projects, aligning with the government’s “Quick Big Win” strategy.…