Thailand’s Economy Trails as Vietnam Gains Speed
As election campaigning gathers pace, economic restructuring has become a central theme across Thailand’s political spectrum, seen as vital to reviving sluggish growth. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key…
Venezuela Turns to Oil Revenue to Tame Inflation and Lower Prices
The United States’ seizure and sale of Venezuelan oil, while surprising, could offer a short-term boost to the struggling economy of the South American nation. This week, interim President Delcy…
What is Starlink?
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, an international telecommunications provider and wholly owned subsidiary of the American aerospace company SpaceX. The network delivers high-speed, low-latency…
Thai Travellers Warned of Rising Visa Scams
Travellers are being urged to remain vigilant against visa application scams as outbound travel from Thailand continues to rise. Scams include fake visa appointment letters and requests for additional payments…
Strong Baht Could Dampen Travel Bookings
The recent strengthening of the baht against the US dollar—rising above 31 to the dollar for the first time in nearly five years—is expected to affect forward travel bookings in…
Interest Rate Shifts Drive Mixed Results for Banks
Major Thai banks reported mixed operating results in 2025, reflecting lower interest income amid declining interest rates and heightened economic uncertainty. Bangkok Bank (BBL), the country’s largest lender by assets,…
WashXpress Plans to Launch 100 New Launderettes This Year
MAI-listed Laundry You Plc (WASH), operator of the WashXpress launderette chain, expects continued growth in Thailand’s launderette market this year despite a sluggish economic backdrop and plans to open 100…
Executive publishes warning for the SET
Thailand’s stock market is approaching a critical juncture, highlighting the urgent need to restore investor confidence and market liquidity, according to the head of the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), who…
Bank of Thailand to Impose Limits on Online Gold Trading
The Bank of Thailand will introduce limits on online gold trading from Jan 29 in an effort to reduce upward pressure on the baht, Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Wednesday.…
Scam Alert: Fake Tax Refund Emails Used to Steal Personal Information
Photo Credit: 123RF Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has issued a warning over a sharp rise in fraudulent emails falsely claiming to offer tax refunds, a scam designed to steal…