IMF: Dollar’s Share in Global Reserves Drops to 30-Year Low
According to the IMF, the US dollar’s share in global reserves has declined to its lowest point in nearly 30 years. In Q2, the dollar’s reserve share dropped 1.5% from…
Are Affordable Chinese Imports Jeopardizing Thailand’s Economy?
Cheap Chinese imports have significantly impacted Thailand, leading to factory closures, declining industrial output, and weakened sectors like manufacturing, e-commerce, and electric vehicles. In 2023 alone, nearly 2,000 factories shut…
Thai Property Leaders Urge Government to Take Action
Thai property sector leaders called on the government to adopt a holistic approach to sustainability, balancing environmental, social, and economic factors. During the “Green Living, Smart City” forum in Bangkok,…
SEC Invites Applications for TouristDigiPay Business Operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced the TouristDigiPay sandbox, a pilot program allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai Baht for payments within Thailand. This initiative…
Reinvent Thailand: A Platform for Policy Innovation and Economic Change
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has introduced new measures to strengthen financial resilience, focusing on promoting digital payments, enhancing consumer protection, and supporting sustainable growth. In partnership with the NESDC,…
Gold Prices Hit New High, Surpassing $3,800
Gold Reaches Record High, Surpassing $3,812 Per Ounce Amid Political Uncertainty and Economic Factors The price of gold hit an all-time high on Monday, soaring past $3,812 per ounce as…
Intense Competition Expected as Office Oversupply Challenges Thai Commercial Real Estate in 2025–26
Thailand’s commercial real estate sector, especially the office segment, is expected to encounter a substantial oversupply in 2025-2026. New office developments are projected to grow annually by 2.5% to 4.5%,…
Court Rules BMA Must Pay 11 Billion Baht Debt to Green Line Operator BTSC
The Central Administrative Court has ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krung Thep Thanakom Co., Ltd., to pay 11 billion baht to Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited…
Thai Finance Ministry Ready to Launch ‘Bad Debt’ Firms to Address Bank Runs
The Thai Ministry of Finance is prepared to gain immediate government approval for a plan to establish Asset Management Companies (AMCs) by major commercial banks, aiming to address the country’s…
Airports Authority to Increase Passenger Service Fee at Six Regional Airports
Starting October 1, 2025, passengers departing from six regional airports will face increased passenger service charges (PSC). The Department of Airports (DOA) announced that the PSC at these airports will…