Retail Confidence Hits 42-Month Low; Calls for 115B Baht Economic Boost
The Thai Retailers Association has revealed a concerning situation, with the retail confidence index in June plunging to a new 42-month low, reflecting extremely fragile purchasing power. Meanwhile, businesses and…
Michelin to Announce ‘MICHELIN Key’ Worldwide — Thai Hotels in the Running on October 8
Another major stage for the hospitality industry is approaching, as hotels await the MICHELIN Guide’s upcoming awards. Last year, Michelin began announcing the ‘MICHELIN Key’—awarding 1 to 3 Keys as…
ttb Warns 36% Tax Could Hit Thai Economy by 1.23 Trillion Baht
Piti Tantakasem, CEO of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), shared his views on Facebook, warning that the U.S. reciprocal tariff of 36% would severely impact Thailand through a chain reaction—affecting industries, labor,…
Dior Unveils Rare Miss Dior x Judy Chicago in Thailand
Dior has once again unveiled a divine-level collectible — this time through a special collaboration between Miss Dior and renowned feminist artist Judy Chicago. The result? A classic perfume bottle…
Heavy Rain Expected in Thailand’s Eastern and Southern Provinces
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across four provinces—Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, and Phangnga—in the upcoming days, due to intensified monsoon activity. Residents in…
DITP Assists US Grocery Chain in Sourcing Thai Products
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has partnered with prominent US-based Asian grocery chain H Mart to boost the availability of Thai food products in the American market. This…
Thai Regulator Approves Affordable Mobile Data Packages
Thailand’s telecommunications regulator has approved a proposal enabling operators to offer new mobile phone plans priced below 240 baht per month. Currently, the average minimum price in the domestic market…
Investors Recommended to Purchase Gold Amid Rising Prices
DBS Vickers Securities advises investors to increase their holdings in gold and reduce their allocations to government bonds from developed countries, predicting that the price of gold will reach US$3,765…
Nation on Edge as Decision Day Approaches
The upcoming US tariffs are expected to have worldwide consequences and affect multiple countries unless negotiations for more favorable terms are reached before August 1. The United States plans to…
Thailand Will Not Eliminate All Tariffs on US Goods
Thailand will not agree to eliminate all tariffs on US goods during ongoing trade negotiations, as such a move could adversely affect domestic industries and strategic sectors, according to Deputy…