Thailand-US Direct Flights Resume Under Consideration
Thailand is ramping up efforts to establish direct flight routes between Thailand and the United States as part of the government’s strategy to position the country as a regional aviation…
Calls for Action to Stop the Rise in Non-Performing Loans
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is calling for measures to enhance debt restructuring efforts to prevent special mention (SM) loans from escalating into non-performing loans (NPLs), following…
BOI Aims to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Market Growth
The Board of Investment (BoI) is working to boost employment in Thailand by promoting the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) sector. To support this emerging industry and create more…
Thai housing demand declines due to Trump’s tariffs
The “Trump effect” has had a significantly greater impact on housing demand than the recent earthquake, which only caused temporary delays in transactions. In contrast, the tariffs implemented during Trump’s…
AIS Initiates Program to Support Small Thai Businesses
Advanced Info Service (AIS) has collaborated with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to introduce “AIS Infinite SMEs,” a customized program designed to enhance the operations of local small and…
Challenges Ahead for the EV Industry
A recent rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales suggests a positive outlook for the Thai EV market, yet challenges remain that could hinder sustained growth despite double-digit increases. From January…
U.S. Commits to Launching Formal Tariff Talks with Thailand
The United States has agreed to initiate official tariff negotiations with Thailand, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. Mr. Pichai shared the news in a brief video…
Manufacturers Anticipate Growth Deceleration in the Second Half
The manufacturing industry in Thailand may experience a slowdown in the latter half of the year, primarily if the country fails to reach an agreement with the United States to…
Thailand’s May Inflation Still Negative; Government Lowers 2025 Forecast
Photo Credit: Commerce Ministry Thailand’s annual inflation remained negative for the second consecutive month in May, according to the Commerce Ministry, which also revised its full-year forecast down to near…
Thaifex-Anuga Generates 135 Billion Baht in Revenue
Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2025, Asia’s premier food and beverage trade exhibition, attracted more than 142,000 visitors and generated over 135 billion baht in trade value, according to the Commerce Ministry. Commerce…