Thailand Export-Import Index Rises Ahead of US Tariff Negotiations
Countries around the world are trying to avoid retaliatory tariffs as part of former President Donald Trump's trade policy stance, and global import and export activity has surged, pushing up Thailand’s trade value in May.
Thailand Central Bank Holds Rates at 1.75% Amid Export Concerns
Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-1 to keep the country's benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent on Tuesday, despite growing concerns about the economic
Hundreds of Exported Used Cars Stranded at Thai-Myanmar Border
Car exports from Thailand to Myanmar through the Ban Huai Phueng border crossing in Mae Hong Son Province have come to a complete halt, with hundreds of export vehicles now stranded in the border towns
Newcomer Wins 20-Year Concession for Bangkok’s Central Terminal
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has awarded the 20-year trading concession for 47,675 square metres of space at Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal to PGWR Consortium, a new player in the sector.
Nestlé Legal Dispute Transferred to Specialized IP Court
The President of the Court of Appeal for Specialized Cases has ordered the transfer of a legal dispute involving Nestlé and the Mahagitsiri family from Minburi Civil Court to the Central Intellectual Property
Thai Health Food Sector Grows 20% as Salad Brands Multiply
Thailand’s three leading salad brands; Ohkajhu, Salad Factory and Jones Salad, are expanding aggressively to capture a growing health-conscious consumer base. The healthy eating restaurant market
AOT Forms Task Force After King Power Requests Contract Exit
A major disruption has emerged in Thailand's airport business sector as King Power Duty Free Company Limited (KPD) submitted a formal request to cancel its duty-free concession contracts with Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT).
Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Plunges Amid Trade Fears
Thailand's consumer confidence index dropped to its lowest point in over two years in May, falling to 54.2 from 55.4 the previous month. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly decline and the weakest
Siriraj Targets Global Patients with Bangkok’s Medical Hub Plans
Siriraj Hospital is forging ahead with its major 17-billion-baht “Bangpho Medical Hub” project, which is currently awaiting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval. Construction is expected to be completed within five years,
Thai Household Debt Ratio Drops, But Luxury Spending Sparks Alarm
Thai household debt totalled 16.42 trillion baht in Q4 2024, bringing the debt-to-GDP ratio down to 88.4%, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
