Thailand’s worsening economic outlook as U.S. tariffs intensified global trade tensions triggered a cut in interest rates last month, minutes of the Bank of Thailand’s April 30 monetary policy meeting …
Bangladesh News Ex-Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid Allegedly Flees Country In Lungi At Midnight
Former Prez Abdul Hamid left Bangladesh for Thailand in wee hours last week. He becomes the latest Awami League leader to slip out of the country after the fall of Sheikh Hasina regime. His exit coincides with the interim govt of Muhammad Yunus banning the Awami League.
Thailand to issue $150M digital investment token within two months: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira
Reports claim Thailand is making efforts to become one of a number of countries in Asia to have shown a shift in its treatment of digital assets this year. Thailand’s Finance Ministry will reportedly …
She was raised on spicy Thai. Now her cake-making business is a hit in KC
Kannika Costello grew up in Thailand and spent most of her adult life working in offices, either as a secretary or in human resources. That changed in 2020 when a cousin was getting married and …
Thai billionaire’s Frasers Property posts profit jump, plans China expansion
Frasers Property Ltd., the developer controlled by Thailand’s 3rd richest man Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has posted surging profit in Singapore and is looking to expand in Chinese cities.
Thailand braces for ‘temporary’ investment freeze as US tariffs remain uncertain
BANGKOK] Thailand may see a slowdown in new foreign direct investments due to global trade uncertainties, while the South-east Asian country seeks to negotiate with Washington to soften the blow from …
Thailand to open applications for central bank governor next week, official says
The committee that will select Thailand’s new central bank head will open applications for the role next week, an official said on Thursday, ahead of the end of current Governor Sethaput …
Soaring prices top latest list of woes in Thailand
Sharply rising consumer prices top the current list of pressing issues people want fixed, according to a survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Thailand faces $24bn loss on Trump tariffs, says business lobby
BANGKOK — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy will damage Thailand’s key business sectors, from autos to food processing and agriculture, potentially causing a loss of up to 800 billion baht …
After 50 years, Thailand finally strikes down strict rules on students’ hair lengths
For decades, Thai students couldn’t grow their hair long or wear makeup to school. But a group of ‘Bad Students’ paved a path for change.