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).
Caltex Partners with FLA to Expand Non-Fuel Retail at Service Stations
Caltex continues to drive its non-oil businesses under continued collaboration with the Franchise and License Association Thailand (FLA) with “Caltex Partnership Networking 2025”, an event aiming to offer local franchisees business expansion
Anne Jakrajutatip Resigns from JKN and Expected to Leave Miss Universe
Business turmoil has been mounting for Jakapong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, the transgender celebrity businesswoman and former co-owner of Miss Universe Organization.
NETA Thailand’s Fire Sale: $9,135 EVs Raise Survival Questions
NETA Thailand is conducting a desperate fire sale of its NETA V-II electric vehicles, slashing prices to 299,000 baht ($9,135) per unit as mounting concerns grow over the brand's survival prospects.
Bangkok Bank Chief: Thailand Must Adapt to Four Major Disruptors
Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President of Bangkok Bank, delivered a stark message at the elite+ Magazine 11th Anniversary Dinner, emphasizing that Thais cannot afford complacency as the nation grapples with an aging society,
Foreign Investment in Thailand Surges in First Four Months of 2025
Foreign investment in Thailand jumped significantly in the first four months of 2025, with 363 foreign companies receiving business permits—a 43% increase from the same period last year, according to the Department of Business Development.
Thailand Targets Nominee Businesses Causing $468M in Damages
Thailand has accelerated efforts to combat nominee businesses that have caused economic damages of $468 million, while authorities have also pursued nearly 40,000 cases of illegal online products
Thailand’s Q1 GDP Grows 3.1% But Outlook for 2025 Expected to Stay at 1.8%
Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), reported on May 19 that Thailand's economy showed resilience in early 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 3.1%
