Bangchak, OR Restart B20 Sales to Cut Fuel Costs
Photo credit: Bangkok Post Two SET-listed energy companies, Bangchak Corporation and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), have resumed commercial sales of B20 biodiesel after nearly four years, supporting Thailand’s…
Business Jet Demand Surges Across Asia
Business jet usage is surging across Thailand and Southeast Asia as disruptions to commercial flights and growing international business activity drive demand. Wealthy individuals and companies are increasingly turning to…
Hyrox Draws Massive Crowds Across Bangkok
For three days in late March, Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre was transformed into a hub of intense energy—reflecting the kind of vibrant, collective atmosphere that Bangkok has become…
Trump Delays Iran Strike Deadline to April 6, Says Talks Progressing Well
Photo Credit: DOUG MILLS/NYTIMES Donald Trump announced on March 26 that he would postpone previously threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing ongoing diplomatic engagement and what he described as…
Thailand’s Leading Mall Operator Unveils $3.4 Billion Expansion Plan
Central Pattana Public Company Limited, Thailand’s largest shopping mall developer, has announced plans to invest more than 110 billion baht (approximately US$3.4 billion) over the next five years to expand…
Thai Fuel Prices Surge by Six Baht per Litre
Retail petrol and diesel prices in Thailand jumped by six baht per litre on Thursday morning after the government ended its costly subsidy programme. The decision, announced late Wednesday by…
Foreign Ministry proposes halving visa-free tourist stay duration
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed shortening the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated on Tuesday…
Grab to Acquire Delivery Hero’s Taiwan Unit in $600 Million Deal
Grab Holdings Ltd has agreed to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for US$600 million, marking its first expansion beyond its core Southeast Asian market. The all-cash deal…
Hotels Cut Rates to Attract Songkran Travelers
Hotel operators in Thailand are offering discounts of 20–40% to stimulate demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as the sector faces a sharp drop in European arrivals and weakened domestic…
Baht Expected to Weaken Further as Middle East Conflict Intensifies
The Thai baht is projected to weaken further this week, potentially reaching 33.50 per US dollar, after touching a nine-month low of 33 earlier on Monday amid escalating tensions in…