Category: Business

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Baht Weakness

Bangkok: Gold prices in Thailand have reached unprecedented levels as the baht continues to show signs of weakening. This morning, gold was selling for 58,900 baht per baht weight, marking a significant increase in the domestic market, driven by global trends and currency fluctuations. According to Thai News Agency, the

GH Bank Commemorates National Flag Day with Ceremony

Bangkok: GH Bank organized a flag-raising ceremony and singing of the Thai national anthem on National Flag Day 2025. Mr. Kamolpop Virapala, President of the Government Housing Bank (GHB), along with senior executives, bank staff, and employees, participated in this significant event on “Thai National Flag Day,” observed annually on

Deputy Prime Minister Inspects Samsen Road Collapse Repairs to Meet October 8 Deadline

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, accompanied by Mr. Chaiyatham Promsorn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, visited the site of the Samsen Road collapse in front of Vajira Hospital to assess the ongoing repair efforts. The collapse, which took place on the morning

Ranong Port Opens Its First Multimodal Transport Trip

Ranong: Ranong Port launched a multimodal transport project connecting five economic routes, serving a combined population of over 2 billion people. The inaugural flight was to Yangon Port, Myanmar. Ranong Port is also positioned as a supporting and model port for the Land Bridge project. According to Thai News Agency,

Hydropower and Renewable Energy Transform Kham Khaen Tai Community

Khon kaen: Today, we’ll take a look at another successful implementation of renewable energy innovation and modern technology to efficiently manage local water resources, reducing costs for farmers in the Kham Khaen Tai community in Khon Kaen Province. This project is part of PTT’s Strong Communities project, which has collaborated

Kasikorn Research Center Highlights Key Economic Developments in Thailand

Bangkok: The Kasikorn Research Center has revealed that the market is keenly observing the government’s policy statement alongside the progress of the Bank of Thailand’s discussions with gold traders. This focus is part of a broader assessment of the week’s economic performance, which includes monitoring Thailand’s August current account balance,

Thai Academics Advocate for Strategic Response to 100% Drug Tariffs

Bangkok: Academics from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) have proposed a series of strategic measures to counter the potential impact of new trade barriers, including a 100% tariff on drugs, which could significantly disrupt the global pharmaceutical supply chain. These measures are aimed at mitigating the

End of an Era: Yamo City Mourns the Loss of ‘Jay Kiao’, Tour Bus Queen

Bangkok: Mourning has enveloped the Cherdchai family and the wider community following the peaceful passing of Mrs. Suchinda Cherdchai, affectionately known as ‘Jay Kiao’, at the age of 88. The legendary figure, celebrated as the queen of Thai tour buses, died on the afternoon of September 27, 2025, at Bangkok