3.2% GDP growth deemed unrealistic
Warning signs of a potential financial crisis in Thailand have been highlighted in this article. While the previous crisis in 1997 was caused by bank failures, this time it is…
Draft bill on cannabis control not finished
The drafting of the cannabis and hemp control bill is still underway and has not yet been forwarded to the cabinet for approval, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.…
Thailand aims to build 200,000 jobs in the EEC
On January 2024, the Thai government granted approval for the creation of the EEC Business Center and Livable Smart City, a special economic zone in the eastern region of Thailand.…
Thai Airways resumes Perth servcies
Thai Airways (TG) will resume its nonstop route between Bangkok and Perth after a four-year break caused by the pandemic. The airline will operate flights on March 31, with the…
EVA air firms orders for 18 A350-1000 and 15 A321NEO
Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalized an order for 18 Airbus A350-1000s and 15 A321neo aircraft. The A350-1000 will be used for long-haul flights and offers fuel efficiency and passenger comfort,…
PM urges BOT to cut the interest rates
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on the central bank to consider reducing borrowing costs in order to support the country’s economy. This signal of disagreement between fiscal and…
Public Health minister faces backlash in regards to Cannabis
Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has faced criticism from pro-legalisation activists in Thailand after approving a new draft of the cannabis and hemp control bill. Activists claim that the minister…
Air Asia and Air Asia X to merge
AirAsia has announced the merger of AirAsia and AirAsia X in order to establish Southeast Asia as a multi-hub for aviation. The company plans to make Thailand its hub for…
Excise department considering new green tax measures
The Excise Department in Thailand is planning to implement four tax measures this year to promote environmental and social initiatives. These measures include supporting the use of battery electric vehicles…
Unsafe dust levels recorded in 40 out of 77 provinces
On Monday morning, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported that 41 out of the 77 provinces in Thailand experienced unsafe levels of ultra-fine dust, specifically particulate matter…