Bank of Thailand Maintains Policy Rate at 1.50%
Sakkapop Panyanukul, Secretary of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), announced on Wednesday (October 8) that the committee decided to keep the policy rate steady at 1.50%, with a voting split…
PetGeneX partners with NIA to establish Thailand’s inaugural pet stem cell bank
Photo Credit: PetGeneX PetGeneX collaborates with NIA to inaugurate Thailand’s first pet stem cell bank, heralding a significant breakthrough in veterinary health innovation. This milestone marks Thailand’s entry into a…
Gold reaches a new record high above US$4,000 an ounce amid market turmoil
Gold hit an all-time high of $4,011.18 per ounce on Wednesday, surpassing the $4,000 milestone for the first time as investors flocked to the metal amid escalating economic and geopolitical…
Thailand Closes Down Infamous Illegal Streaming Platform
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI), under the Ministry of Justice, has successfully dismantled INWIPTV, one of the country’s most notorious illegal streaming platforms, through cooperation with the anti-piracy coalition…
Bangkok Reinforces Emergency WFH Measures to Address PM2.5 Pollution Crisis in 2026
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has updated its work-from-home (WFH) guidelines to enhance its response to the expected PM2.5 pollution crisis in early 2026, lowering the threshold for emergency activation.…
Thai Government Implements ‘Quick Big Win’ Stimulus to Drive Q4 Economic Growth
The Thai government has introduced a “Quick Big Win” stimulus initiative aimed at invigorating the economy in the fourth quarter, primarily through the ‘Rao Chana Plus’ co-payment scheme. With a…
Thai Inflation Declines for Sixth Consecutive Month, Approaching Zero – But Concerns Over Deflation Remain Unfounded
Thailand’s headline inflation rate declined for the sixth consecutive month in September, falling by 0.72% compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Commerce. This ongoing decrease is…
Small Businesses Call for Government Aid as Consumer Spending Declines
SMEs in Bangkok’s Wat Pho Area Face Profit Declines Amid Consumer Spending Drop and Slowing Tourism Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Wat Pho district of Bangkok are seeing…
U.S. Tariffs Cause Decline in Thai Export Rates
In August 2025, Thailand’s exports increased by 5.8% year-on-year (YoY), reaching USD 27,743.19 million, though the growth slowed from the 11.0% recorded in July and fell short of expectations. Seasonally…
Gold Approaches $4,000 Amid US Shutdown Safe-Haven Demand
On Monday morning, gold prices surged past US$3,900 per ounce, nearing the US$4,000 mark, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid the ongoing US federal government shutdown. Bloomberg reported…