CIMB Group Holdings Bhd continues to sharpen its focus in Thailand and Indonesia despite economic headwinds, concentrating on cross-border banking in Thailand and scaling up Islamic finance in …
Thailand’s condo market plummets to 16-year low
BANGKOK: Thailand’s condominium market has hit a staggering 16-year low, with new launches in Bangkok plummeting to just 373 units in the second quarter of financila year 2025 (2Q25).
Storm warning for Thailand prompts ‘war room’ activation
A 24-hour “war room” has been activated for real-time weather monitoring and disaster coordination. This follows a warning from the Thai Meteorological Department (TDM) about incoming heavy rainfall …
The beautiful island ‘better than Thailand’ with no tourist crowds and 65p beer
This island is an absolute haven for those who cherish heat, low prices, beautiful landscapes, and tranquillity when on holiday.
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand warns storm Wipha may delay flights, passengers entitled to refunds
BANGKOK: Storm Wipha is likely to cause flight delays and heavy rain across Thailand, and as such, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has advised passengers of refund rights under …
Comfortable opening wins for Vietnam, Thailand hint at three-horse race for ASEAN U-23 Championship crown
Exciting forward Nguyễn Đình Bắc and midfielders Nguyễn Văn Trường and Nguyễn Thái Sơn both featured on the continental stage at last year’s AFC Asian Cup, while striker Nguyễn Quốc Việt is even in …
Thailand to offer Trump no duties on 90% of US goods, adviser says
BANGKOK – Thailand is set to offer scrapping tariffs on 90 per cent of American goods, up from a previous plan for over 60 per cent, in a bid to avert a punishing levy threatened by President Donald …
To avert Trump tariffs, Thailand offers ‘practical’ 90% cut on US goods, adviser says
The vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said its offer is more ambitious than its rivals and a deal is ‘so close’ to being finalised.
600,000 rich foreigners paying $1 million apiece: Thailand’s ex-PM floats idea for new golden visa
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra proposed a golden visa program targeting wealthy foreigners, aiming to inject $600 billion into the economy. The plan offers long-term residency and …
Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
He suggested the country could attract 600,000 people who would deposit US$1 million apiece for the visa. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.