Thailand Plans to Phase Out 2G and 3G Networks by 2026
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has instructed Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corporation to develop detailed plans to phase out their 2G and 3G mobile networks by…
How Qatar Airways’ Complimentary Qsuite Guarantee Operates
Photo taken at the Paris Airshow. Qatar Airways’ Qsuite is regarded as an outstanding business class product, consistently ranking among the top in the world. However, frequent travelers know that…
Thailand Requests China Slot Waiver Amid Market Downturn
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is requesting a one-year slot waiver from China amid a decline in Chinese tourist arrivals. ACM Manat Chavanaprayoon, CAAT’s director-general, stated that discussions…
PTTEP of Thailand Takes Complete Ownership of Offshore Gas Block
Photo Credit: PTTEP Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has completed a $450 million acquisition, gaining full control of an offshore oil block in the Gulf of Thailand through a…
Restaurant Openings Down 30%, Delivery Booms in 2025
Thailand’s Restaurant Battlefield 2025: Survival Demands Strategy, Speed, and Smart Tech The Thai restaurant business in 2025 is facing a new wave of challenges—very different from the rapid growth seen…
Thai Exports Grow 15.5% in June
Thailand’s exports grew by 15.5% year-over-year in June, with notable gains in the US market. However, the Ministry of Commerce predicts a slowdown in export growth in the latter half…
Board of Investment Reports 139% Increase in Applications in First Half
Applications for investment promotion incentives in the first half of 2025 surged by 139% year-on-year to a record 1.06 trillion baht, primarily driven by investments in the digital sector, according…
PTT plans to divest its stake in Taiwanese company
PTT Plc, a leading national oil and gas conglomerate, has announced plans to sell a portion of its shares in Taiwan-based Lotus Pharmaceutical to enhance its financial flexibility. The company…
Gulf Purchases $128 Million Hydropower Project in Laos
Gulf Development, a publicly listed telecom operator and Thailand’s largest market-value energy firm, has acquired full ownership of the Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos for US$128 million. The move…
SCB EIC: Thai Economy Faces Slowdown, Eyes on U.S. Tariff Talks
SCB EIC estimates that Thailand’s economy in 2025 will continue to grow at a similar pace to its previous forecast of 1.5%, even if Thailand manages to partially negotiate a…