AOT to Present Suvarnabhumi Expansion Investment Plan for 4-Month Approval to Cabinet
Photo Credit: ASEAN Urbanist During Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s four-month tenure, the government has granted the Transport Ministry full budget authority to accelerate infrastructure investments, with a particular focus on…
Suvarnabhumi Airport Among World’s Top 10
Suvarnabhumi Airport has been ranked 10th among the world’s top airports in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, announced on October 8, 2025. The ranking was based on…
Aerothai to Launch Seaplane Service in Phuket and Trang Next Year
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AeroThai) plans to test seaplane operations in Phuket and Trang from October to November 2025, with an official launch targeted for mid-2026. The trial aims to…
Trump advocates for Gaza peace agreement despite ongoing disagreements
Photo Credit: Reuters With the conflict in Gaza now approaching its third year, U.S. President Donald Trump has achieved what no other leader has—persuading Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to…
BMA to Repay 32 Billion Baht BTS Debt and Restructure Green Line Fares, Cap at 65 Baht
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced it will settle the 32 billion baht owed to BTS for operations and maintenance (O&M) fees, ensuring no impact on the city’s finances.…
Thai Airways Board Conflict Sparks Over Ministry’s Nominee Selections
The Ministry of Finance (MOF), the largest shareholder of Thai Airways, is fueling a power struggle by nominating 10 candidates to join the airline’s Board of Directors. These nominations are…
Thailand’s August economy declines amid downturns in agriculture and industry
The Thai economy experienced a downturn driven by declines in agricultural and industrial sectors, despite some improvement in tourism. Merchandise exports, especially to the United States, also decreased. Important sectors…
U.S. Tariff Policies Lead to Decline in Thai Export Volumes
In August 2025, Thailand’s exports increased by 5.8% year-on-year (YoY), though the growth rate slowed compared to previous months, partly due to U.S. tariffs. Despite this, exports of electronics and…
China Calls on Trump to Ease Trade Restrictions in Exchange for Possible Investments
China is urging the Trump administration to relax certain national-security restrictions on Chinese investments in the United States. In return, it appears Xi Jinping may be seeking reciprocal concessions or…
DBD Supports Thai Influencers in Expanding into the Global Market
Approximately 3 million Thai influencers are poised to expand internationally as the government accelerates efforts to create opportunities in foreign markets, harnessing content creativity to boost the digital economy. The…