Thai March headline CPI misses central bank target for 11th month BANGKOK: Thailand’s headline consumer price index dropped for the sixth straight month in March, the commerce... Published 05 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Business & Finance World Bank cuts Thai growth to 2.8% on weaker exports BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth is expected at 2.8% this year before accelerating to 3.0% in 2025, the World... Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:50am
World Thai crane collapse kills seven BANGKOK: Seven people were killed when a crane fell during construction work at a factory in Thailand on Friday,... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:55am
Business & Finance Thailand could adjust fiscal budget to accommodate $13.7bn handout scheme, official says BANGKOK: There will good news ahead for Thailand’s 500 billion baht ($13.71 billion) handout scheme, for which the... Published 29 Mar, 2024 10:01am
Technology EV maker VinFast signs partnership agreements with 15 dealers in Thailand HANOI: Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast said on Wednesday that it had signed partnership agreements with 15... Published 27 Mar, 2024 10:17am
Business & Finance Thai Feb car output drops 19.3% y/y on EV imports, lower pickup truck sales BANGKOK: Car production in Thailand fell 19.28% in February from a year earlier to 133,690 units, the Federation of... Published 26 Mar, 2024 10:29am
Business & Finance Thai industrial sentiment falls slightly in February, says federation BANGKOK: The Thai industrial sentiment index fell slightly in February due to slower domestic demand and exports,... Published 13 Mar, 2024 11:01am
Pakistan PM’s office fails to accord timely approval: Pakistan misses meeting of RIMES in Thailand LAHORE: Pakistan has missed a crucial meeting of Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Business & Finance Thai exports seen rising 1% to 2% this year BANGKOK: Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 1% to 2% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, the Thai... Published 05 Mar, 2024 10:44am
World Global freedom drops sharply in 2023, study says WASHINGTON: Democracy faced sharp, widespread setbacks worldwide in 2023 with violence and manipulation marring a... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
World Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end, health minister says BANGKOK: Thailand will ban recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year but continue to allow its use for... Published 29 Feb, 2024 12:30pm
Business & Finance Thai Jan factory output drops 2.94% y/y, beats forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index in January dropped 2.94% from a year earlier, the industry... Published 29 Feb, 2024 10:30am
Technology Thailand approves incentives for use of electric trucks, buses BANGKOK: Thailand has approved incentives for companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and... Published 21 Feb, 2024 10:16am
Markets Thailand plans $1bn in overseas bonds, official says BANGKOK: Thailand plans to issue up to $1 billion in overseas bonds, which would be the first time in more than two... Published 20 Feb, 2024 09:57am
Business & Finance Thai banks’ bad loans drop at end-December, but seen rising BANGKOK: Thai banks’ non-performing loans (NPLs) dropped slightly to 2.66% of outstanding loans at the end of... Published 19 Feb, 2024 10:50am
World Thai ex-PM Thaksin returns home after release on parole BANGKOK: Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole Sunday, just six months after he was... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am
World Jailed former Thai premier Thaksin to be released on Sunday, PM says BANGKOK: Jailed former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra will be released from hospital detention on Sunday, Prime... Published 17 Feb, 2024 10:32am
World Thailand plans to waive visas for more countries BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday the government plans to offer visa-free travel to... Published 16 Feb, 2024 10:17am
World Thailand to offer medical coverage for tourists BANGKOK: Thailand has launched a scheme to offer visitors up to $14,000 in medical coverage in the event of an... Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:46pm
World Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets city BANGKOK: Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of... Published 15 Feb, 2024 12:57pm
Life & Style Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine’s Day CHONBURI, Thailand: Reflecting Thailand’s long association with the majestic beasts, couples riding elephants... Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:32pm
World Cambodia PM thanks Thailand for preventing ‘interference’ in his country’s affairs BANGKOK: Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday expressed gratitude to his Thai counterpart for not... Published 07 Feb, 2024 10:19am
Business & Finance Thai inflation lowest in nearly three years BANGKOK: Thailand’s annual consumer inflation rate fell to its lowest in 35 months in January, the commerce ministry... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:53am
World 41 Rohingya refugees arrested after fleeing Malaysian detention centre KUALA LUMPUR: More than 40 exhausted and hungry Rohingya refugees have been recaptured by Malaysian police following... Published 04 Feb, 2024 10:56am
Business & Finance Thai December factory output drops 6.27% y/y, more than forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index in December fell 6.27% from a year earlier as car production... Published 31 Jan, 2024 10:13am
World Thailand records 2.74mn foreign tourist arrivals so far in 2024 BANGKOK: Thailand received 2.74 million foreign visitors from Jan. 1 to 28, up 40% year-on-year, the tourism... Published 30 Jan, 2024 10:45am
World Thailand and China sign mutual visa exemption BANGKOK: Thailand and China on Sunday signed off on a visa waiver agreement at talks between their foreign ministers... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
World China, Thailand sign mutual visa waiver agreements BANGKOK: Thailand and China agreed on Sunday to waive visa requirements for each other’s nationals to facilitate... Published 28 Jan, 2024 12:22pm
Business & Finance Thailand December exports rise 4.7% y/y, less than forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-based exports rose for a fifth straight month in December, up 4.7% from a year earlier,... Published 26 Jan, 2024 10:33am
Business & Finance Seminar on business ties with Thailand FAISALABAD: A comprehensive and balanced system covering all segments of agriculture and protecting financial... Published 21 Jan, 2024 03:10am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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