Corporate Bond Issuance Projected Between B850-900 Billion
The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) anticipates that corporate bond issuance will reach between 850-900 billion baht in 2025, maintaining levels similar to the previous year, despite the economic slowdown…
Parties Urged to Support Casino Legislation
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has cautioned members of the ruling coalition to support the casino-entertainment complex bill, which is set for parliamentary discussion on Wednesday, or risk being expelled…
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Samui’s Economic Boom
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is closely observing the US market for any consequences arising from the new US tariff policy, as tourism operators in Samui express concerns that…
Buriram Tragedy: Domestic Dispute Over Alleged Infidelity Ends in Fatal Stabbing and Suicide Attempt
Buriram Tragedy: Domestic Dispute Over Alleged Infidelity Ends in Fatal Stabbing and Suicide Attempt BURIRAM – April 7, 2025 — A heartbreaking domestic incident in Pakham district of Buriram province…
Chiang Mai Tragedy: Man Drowns in Suspected Suicide Near Mengrai Bridge
Chiang Mai Tragedy: Man Drowns in Suspected Suicide Near Mengrai Bridge CHIANG MAI – April 6, 2025 — Authorities in Mueang Chiang Mai district have recovered the body of a…
Cathay Pacific Power Bank Ban on Crew Sparks Backlash Over ‘Double Standards’
Cathay Pacific Power Bank Ban on Crew Sparks Backlash Over ‘Double Standards’ HONG KONG – April 7, 2025 — A new policy by Cathay Pacific Airways prohibiting pilots and cabin…
Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Steel Passes Quality Tests Amid Safety Concerns
Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Steel Passes Quality Tests Amid Safety Concerns BANGKOK – April 7, 2025 — In response to public safety concerns following the March 28 Myanmar earthquake, which led…
Over 50 Buildings Declared Unsafe in Thailand After Myanmar Earthquake Triggers National Inspections
Over 50 Buildings Declared Unsafe in Thailand After Myanmar Earthquake Triggers National Inspections BANGKOK, Thailand – April 7, 2025 — In the aftermath of the March 28 earthquake centered in…
Ministry to Target Poor-Performing Contractors with Blacklist
The Finance Ministry is preparing to implement measures to blacklist contractors that violate government procurement laws. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced that, in addition to considering blacklisting contractors involved…
Chinese Stocks Plummet Amid Trade War Concerns; Hong Kong Market Falls 8%
Hong Kong and Chinese stocks plummeted on Monday as global markets faced significant downturns due to escalating trade war tensions and concerns about a potential deep recession. In early trading,…