Asean News
The exorbitant price Thailand is paying for high household debt
High household debt crisis in Thailand is leading to bankruptcy, suicides, and crimes. Low interest rates encourage irresponsible borrowing. State-owned banks and loan sharks...
GLO to launch digital lottery outlets on March 17th
Government Lottery Office (GLO) will sell digital lottery tickets through registered dealers starting March 17, offering buyers another way to purchase lotteries at a...
Thai investors concerned over travel time while interested in East Java Video
Thai business leaders in education, food, manufacturing, and agriculture were impressed by East Java's infrastructure. Lack of direct flights between Bangkok and Surabaya hinders...
Cheap and substandard imports hurting Thai industries fti ceo poll
Thai industrialists are concerned about the negative impact of cheap and substandard imports on their businesses, calling for tighter controls and incentives to improve...
Thai banks to charge for transactions abroad
From May 1st, Thai banks will charge 1% DCC fee for cash withdrawals abroad and on Visa or Master credit card transactions made outside...
Construction of the high speed train station in Ayutthaya to begin in March
State Railway of Thailand building station for Thai-Chinese high-speed train in Ayutthaya. Residents support project, but conservation groups concerned about UNESCO World Heritage site....
Thai exports rebounding huge trade deficit with China threatens
Thailand's exports grew by 10% in January, offering hope for higher GDP growth this year. However, a trade deficit with China poses a challenge...
More incentives for growers to not burn sugarcane before harvesting
Thailand's Cane and Sugar Board will propose increased incentives for sugarcane growers not to burn crops before harvesting due to the current price difference...