Thailand export grew 10%
Thailand’s expanding export sector experienced a 10% year-on-year surge in January, continuing a streak of six consecutive months of growth. This upward trajectory in exports, coupled with increasing private investment,…
Government targets 150 million passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport
The government intends to more than double the annual capacity of Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan to 150 million passengers, as announced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Currently accommodating 60…
BMA to transfer all rail projects to the transport ministry
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has made a decision to hand over three new electric rail projects to the government in order to focus on expanding the existing Green Line. Governor…
Dusit Thani Bangkok scheduled to reopen in September
Dusit Hotels and Resorts have announced plans to revive the renowned Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel, with a scheduled reopening in September 2024. The new hotel will be situated at the…
Get smarter with Rama 2 road
Rama II Road, intersecting with Highway 95, the primary southbound arterial route in the country, has once again made headlines. During the recent extended weekend, it faced criticism for deterring…
Thai Airways signs for 3 787’s from Air Lease corporation
Thai Airways is making significant strides in renewing its fleet by signing various lease agreements for new aircraft. Recently, the airline partnered with Air Lease Corporation to lease three Boeing…
Cesna group launches SEA office in Bangkok
The Cesna Group, a renowned global specialist recruitment consultancy, has extended its presence in Asia by inaugurating a Southeast Asia office in Bangkok, Thailand in January 2023. This move follows…
610 Billion Baht in mortgages may end up become non performing loans
The National Credit Bureau has issued a warning about the potential risk of 610 billion baht in housing loans becoming non-performing debts, particularly impacting individuals with lower and middle incomes.…
Air China mulls in lifting stake in Cathay Pacific
Air China (CA, Beijing Capital) is considering lifting its 29.99% stake in Cathay Pacific (CX, Hong Kong International), according to Bloomberg. The Chinese majority-state-owned airline has previously talked about buying…
Thailand may increase minimum wages for the second time this year
The wage committee in Thailand is currently reassessing the daily minimum wage following a 2.37% increase earlier in the year, which was deemed insufficient by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, especially…