Category: Business

Year-End Economic Measures Expected to Boost Thai GDP Growth

Bangkok: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce anticipates that economic recovery measures set for the end of the year will enhance GDP growth by 2-2.2 percent. According to Thai News Agency, the introduction of several year-end initiatives is predicted to spur GDP growth for 2025 by the same

Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid Global Economic Uncertainties

Bangkok: Gold prices continue to rise, hitting a new high this morning after the global gold price exceeded $4,200 per ounce. The Gold Traders Association reported that the price of gold this morning continued to rise, reaching a new historical high. The market opened 200 baht per baht of gold,

PEA Clarifies No Electricity Supply to Cambodian Residents in Border Area

Sa kaeo: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has clarified that there is no electricity supply to Cambodian residents in the Ban Nong Ya Kaeo – Ban Nong Chan area. This clarification comes amid reports on social media suggesting that Cambodians in this Thai-Cambodian border area are using electricity from Thailand.

Ministry of Industry Drives Smart Electronics Sector to Establish Thailand as High-Tech Hub

Bangkok: The Ministry of Industry is promoting the smart electronics industry and supporting Thailand’s advancement into a world-class high-tech manufacturing base. Seagate Technology (Thailand) is promoting job creation, career development, and the development of human resources working with robots, while also pushing for an increase in the proportion of local

Foreign Stays at Thai Hotels Surge by 60.8 Percent Despite Overall Tourist Decline

Bangkok: Thai hoteliers are smiling as foreigners stay at hotels nationwide increase by 60.8 percent. The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) of the Government Housing Bank (GHB) conducted an analysis titled “Hotel Business Situation in the First Half of 2025.” It found that the hotel business slowed down year-on-year (YoY)

Thailand’s Economic Cabinet Approves 20,000 Baht Tax Deduction to Boost Tourism

Bangkok: The Economic Cabinet has approved a nationwide tourism stimulus package, offering a 20,000 baht tax deduction, in a bid to revitalize Thailand’s economy. The initiative aims to boost GDP by 0.4 percent by providing different tax deduction rates for travel to major and secondary cities. According to Thai News

Phiphat Urges Transport Operators to Join “Half-Half Plus” Initiative

Bangkok: “Phiphat” invites public transport operators nationwide to join “Half-Half Plus”. Registration for Thung Ngern shops is open from October 15 to December 19, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed that the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has launched the “Half-Half Plus” project

Globlex Securities Forecasts Gold Price Surge Amid Global Uncertainties

Bangkok: Globlex Securities has projected a sharp rise in gold prices this week, driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainties coupled with the ongoing US government shutdown. According to Thai News Agency, Globlex Securities anticipates gold prices to hover between $4,100 and $4,250 per ounce, advising investors to seize buying opportunities