Thai Finance Minister and central bank agree on inflation target of 1-3%
MoU between the two provides for regular consultations and coordination on fiscal and monetary policies.
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Bangkok Criminal Court acquits 3 celebrities in high-profile Forex-3D case
The case involved 9,825 victims with total damage exceeding 2.487 billion baht.
Thai influencer’s death sparks warning against guzzling booze
Popular doctor Pakpoom Dechhasdin, aka “More Lab Panda, said that the rapid consumption of alcohol poses several risks, including acute alcohol poisoning.
High fatality rate of dugongs in Thailand a cause for concern
A report by Seub Nakhasathien Foundation indicated that 273 dugongs were spotted in 2022. However, 18 of them had died and been washed ashore in the same year, mostly after…
November marks 5th consecutive month of export growth for Thailand
In the first 11 months of the year, the country’s total exports reached $275.76 billion, a 5.1% increase from 2023. Imports, meanwhile, amounted to $282.03 billion, leading to a…
Thai Excise Department may enforce sodium excise tax on snacks next year
Kulaya Tantitemit, Director-General of the Excise Department, stated that the introduction of a sodium-based excise tax on foods would follow a model similar to the sugar-based…
Thailand battles TB and air pollution
The country finds itself at a critical intersection of tuberculosis management and environmental challenges, with rising PM2.5 levels adding another layer of complexity to…
Thai PM Paetongtarn launches phase 4 of the THB30 healthcare anywhere scheme
Starting January 1, the entire country will be covered by medical services.
‘Show Pow’ event promotes Thailand’s soft power on fashion
More than 100 brands of apparel, handicrafts, beauty products, gems and jewellery are being showcased in the “Show Pow” event at Emsphere shopping mall in Bangkok in a bid to…
Major Thai banks gear up for New Year with billions in cash reserves
5 top banks have set aside over 154 billion baht in reserves for festive spending, while the central bank will also earmark 80 billion baht to meet higher demand for cash.