SEC Invites Applications for TouristDigiPay Business Operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced the TouristDigiPay sandbox, a pilot program allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai Baht for payments within Thailand. This initiative…
Reinvent Thailand: A Platform for Policy Innovation and Economic Change
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has introduced new measures to strengthen financial resilience, focusing on promoting digital payments, enhancing consumer protection, and supporting sustainable growth. In partnership with the NESDC,…
Gold Prices Hit New High, Surpassing $3,800
Gold Reaches Record High, Surpassing $3,812 Per Ounce Amid Political Uncertainty and Economic Factors The price of gold hit an all-time high on Monday, soaring past $3,812 per ounce as…
Intense Competition Expected as Office Oversupply Challenges Thai Commercial Real Estate in 2025–26
Thailand’s commercial real estate sector, especially the office segment, is expected to encounter a substantial oversupply in 2025-2026. New office developments are projected to grow annually by 2.5% to 4.5%,…
Thai Finance Ministry Ready to Launch ‘Bad Debt’ Firms to Address Bank Runs
The Thai Ministry of Finance is prepared to gain immediate government approval for a plan to establish Asset Management Companies (AMCs) by major commercial banks, aiming to address the country’s…
Airports Authority to Increase Passenger Service Fee at Six Regional Airports
Starting October 1, 2025, passengers departing from six regional airports will face increased passenger service charges (PSC). The Department of Airports (DOA) announced that the PSC at these airports will…
Bangkok Introduces ‘Smart Parking’ Initiative to Increase Revenue and Alleviate Traffic Congestion
Photo Credit: Nivid Technologies Bangkok is introducing a “Parking Sharing” system that leverages a central digital platform to consolidate and offer vacant parking spaces from both private firms and government…
Thailand Aims for 200M Baht in US E-Commerce with Amazon Push
Thailand’s government has launched the “TOPTHAI” storefront on Amazon, with a goal to generate at least 200 million baht ($6 million USD) in US e-commerce sales within two years. The…
Oil prices rise amid Ukraine drone attacks disrupting Russian supplies
Oil Prices Reach Multi-Month Highs as Ukraine Drone Attacks Disrupt Russian Energy Exports and US Data Influences Demand Outlook Oil prices increased on Friday, reaching levels not seen in months,…
Typhoon Bualoy Threatens 52 Thai Provinces with Flash Floods and Heavy Rain
Residents across 52 Thai provinces are on alert for potential flash floods, forest runoff, and river overflows due to heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Bualoy. The North and Northeast regions…