Consumer watchdog to file civil suit against Volvo Cars’ Thai unit, official says
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S consumer watchdog has approved the filing of a civil lawsuit against the local unit of Volvo Cars and its repair and maintenance unit, Scandinavian Auto Co. Ltd, over battery-related fires in its EX30 model, Pradoemchai Bunchualuai, an adviser to the minister who chairs the watchdog, told Reuters […]
Read MoreSoaring prices during the Iran war jeopardise travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia
By AP and published by Yahoo!News WITH summer around the corner, soaring prices and other complications from the war with Iran are straining the tourism-dependent economies of countries in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam. The region’s peak tourist summer season is at risk as elevated jet fuel costs coupled with ceasefire uncertainties prompt […]
Read MoreUS and Thailand speed LNG talks as war hits Qatar exports, sources say
By Reuters and published by The Los Angeles Post WASHINGTON: The US and Thailand are in talks on new long-term supply of US-produced liquefied natural gas, two sources said on Tuesday (May 26), negotiations that have accelerated since the US-Israeli-led war on Iran led to LNG production damage in key exporter Qatar. The talks […]
Read MorePublic hearing held on new train line to support Land Bridge project
IN A step forward towards the realisation of the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge project, a public hearing was held in Chumphon for the construction of Chumphon-Ranong railway line connecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, Naewna newspaper said today (May 23). The main goal of this rail development is to upgrade logistics infrastructure […]
Read MorePrices of building materials soar as Middle East war drags on
THE Commerce Ministry said today (May 22) that ongoing US-Iran war has led to the construction materials price index rising 112.4 points in April, a jump of 5.9%, which is the highest in 44 months, according to PPTVHD36. Mr. Nantapong Chiralerspong, director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office, said as the Middle East […]
Read MoreMinister looks at using science to transform durian industry
IN A MOVE TO lift the Thai durian industry higher Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yodchanan Wongsawat visited Chanthaburi province to promote the use of advanced science and technology to ensure accurate quality control and develop circular economy thus propelling Thailand as the globe’s innovative fruit capital, Amarin TV […]
Read MoreCancellation of 60-day visa-free stay not affecting Pai
FOLLOWING the cancellation of 60-day visa-free scheme for 93 countries yesterday (May 19) a Mae Hong Son association is confident this step will not affect tourism in Pai district while urging the government to find new strategies to attract high-quality visitors, PPTVHD36 said today (May 20). Tourists from 93 countries have been able to […]
Read MoreThai Q1 GDP growth beats forecasts, but 2026 outlook unchanged amid Middle East war
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News THAILAND’S economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, helped by higher exports, consumption and investment, official data showed on Monday (May 18), but the government has kept its outlook for the year unchanged as the war in the Middle East drags on. Southeast Asia’s […]
Read MoreOil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
By Reuters and published by The Star SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains on Monday (May 18) as efforts to end the US-Israeli war on Iran appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates came under attack and as US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss military options […]
Read MoreGovt urged to ensure help reaches micro-enterprises
THE Thai SME Federation asked the government to consider implementing five measures to ensure assistance reaches 2.75 million micro-enterprises at a key meeting on Friday (May 15) when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and some ministers discussed economic issues with tycoons and CEOs of large companies, PPTVHD36 said today (May 17). Mr. Noppong Teeravorn, the […]
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