August 2, 2025

Thailand Hosts First Poker Tournament Demonstration to Boost Economy

Bangkok: The grand opening of Thailand’s first poker demonstration competition is set to invigorate the economy, potentially generating tens of billions of baht annually. Mr. Kritsada Tantherdtit, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, inaugurated the event at the WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition 2025, held at the Emsphere Shopping Mall in Bangkok. The ceremony was graced by Police Major

Thai Women’s Volleyball Team Triumphs Over Philippines in 2025 CV League

Nakhon ratchasima: The Thai women’s volleyball team expressed satisfaction with their victory over the Philippines in the 2025 CV League, Field 1. Despite losing a set, the team emerged victorious in their first match of the tournament held at Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Center. According to Thai News Agency, the 2025 CV League Women’s Volleyball Tournament, Field 1, is in

Pichai Chunhavajira Elected Unopposed as President of Asian Boxing Association

Bangkok: Pichai Chunhavajira has been elected unopposed as the president of the Asian Boxing Association (ABA), marking a new era of transparency and commitment to Olympic Games objectives. Chunhavajira, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the International Boxing Association of Thailand, will lead the ABA for a four-year term. According to Thai News

Thai Women’s Volleyball Team Triumphs Over Indonesia in 2025 CV League

Nakhon ratchasima: The Thai women’s volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory against Indonesia in their second match at the 2025 CV League Women’s Volleyball Tournament, Field 1, held at Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Center. According to Thai News Agency, the Thai team, dressed in black, had previously defeated the Philippines 3-1 in their opening match. The encounter against Indonesia drew

Liverpool Legend Luis Garcia Unveils New Liverpool FC Jersey in Thailand

Bangkok: Liverpool legend Luis Garcia recently visited Thailand to participate in the ‘Countdown to Kick-Off Liverpool FC 2025/26’ event and unveil the new Liverpool jersey by Adidas at CentralWorld. The event was attended by key figures including Wiyada Buranaphakorn from CRC Sport Co., Ltd., Peter Haechler from Adidas Thailand, Natthapisit Krutkrongchai from Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance, Dr. Sorat Asavaprapha from Jasmine

TISCO Predicts US Interest Rate to Stay at 19% in August Amid Thai Trade Success

Bangkok: TISCO estimates that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the US interest rate at 19% in August. According to Thai News Agency, Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn, Chief Executive Officer of TISCO Securities Co., Ltd., praised the Thai trade negotiation team for their performance in recent US trade discussions. He commended Deputy Prime Minister Pichai and the team for securing a

Ministry of Commerce and Private Sector Collaborate to Tackle Impact of Trump’s Tariffs

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce is taking proactive steps to mitigate the impact of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration by engaging with the private sector and the Thai Chamber of Commerce. The ministry is working to expedite plans addressing issues across the entire trade spectrum, from upstream to downstream, and aims to open new markets to bolster Thailand’s

EXIM Bank Says 19% US Tariff Will Boost Thai Exports in 2025

Bangkok: EXIM Bank points to the 19% US import tariff rate, a result of the successful negotiations between the Thailand team, supporting the expansion of Thai exports in 2025. Mr. Bandit Sapianchai, Director and Acting President of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK), revealed that the successful negotiations by Team Thailand, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of