Wallet scheme to resume in 2nd quarter
The third phase of the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout program is set to launch in the second quarter of this year, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. The fund distribution…
Market Fluctuations and Trade Tensions Impact Thailand’s Economy
The global financial markets experienced significant shifts last week as stock markets fluctuated, gold prices surged, and oil prices declined. These movements were largely driven by renewed trade tensions between…
Police Arrest Teen for Possession of Hand Grenade in Bangkok
Police officers from Khlong Tan Police Station and the Metropolitan Police Bureau arrested an 18-year-old, identified as Siripong, for possession of a hand grenade on February 7 at 8:30 PM.…
Thailand Advances Medical and Wellness Tourism to Boost Economy
Health authorities are fully backing the government’s initiative to promote medical and wellness tourism, a sector expected to play a key role in driving economic growth. Medical and wellness tourism…
Thailand and China Strengthen Cooperation on Crime, Trade, and Infrastructure
Thailand and China Strengthen Cooperation on Crime, Trade, and Infrastructure BEIJING — Thailand and China have agreed to enhance law-enforcement cooperation to combat call center scams and other cross-border crimes,…
Thailand Aims to Dodge US Tariff Impact
Citi Thailand anticipates that increases in US tariffs will have a minimal impact on Thai exports, as the country is not a primary target of American trade policies. Nalin Chutchotitham,…
Thailand and Saudi Arabia Commit to Enhancing Trade Relations
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have committed to enhancing trade cooperation, aiming to generate over US$3.5 billion (121 billion baht) through sectors such as the green economy, agriculture, and services. During…
Challenges Facing Thailand’s Transportation Sector
1. Yellow Line Faces Troubles Since the Yellow Line monorail launched in July 2023, it has faced safety challenges, including a recent incident where a train wheel fell off, landing…
Thailand sees 20% Decline in Low-Quality Imports from China
Thailand seen a 20% decline in low-quality imports, primarily from China, following the implementation of measures aimed at reducing cheap Chinese goods that were negatively impacting the country’s economy, according…
China seen as keeping Thai inflation low
Thailand’s inflation rate is currently not a significant concern, as the country is being affected by what the chairman of the state planning agency describes as “exported deflation” from China.…