September 16, 2025

Consumers Cut Spending as SMEs Call for Government Action to Boost Purchasing Power

Bangkok: The Department of Business Development recently visited franchise and retail operators in the Wat Pho area to address business challenges. They discovered that consumers are exercising caution in their spending, leading to diminished purchasing power, which in turn affects income and profits. SMEs are urging the government to implement economic stimulus measures swiftly and to address the issue of

Suvarnabhumi Airport Awarded 4-Star Status by Skytrax

Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport has achieved a significant milestone by being upgraded to a 4-star airport, as announced by Skytrax. The Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) expressed their satisfaction with this accomplishment. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong, Acting Director-General of AOT, highlighted that Suvarnabhumi Airport has been elevated from a 3-star to a 4-star rating by

Government Lottery Announces Winning Numbers for July 16, 2025

Bangkok: The government lottery results for the draw on July 16, 2025, have been announced. The winning numbers were released to the public, revealing the lucky numbers for various prize categories. According to Thai News Agency, the first prize number is 074646. Those holding tickets with this number are eligible for the top prize. In addition to the first prize,

Bank of Thailand Apologizes for Account Suspensions Amid Gold Trading Tax Discussions

Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has issued an apology for the suspension of mule accounts, which has inadvertently affected honest citizens. The Governor of the BOT, Dr. Sethaput Suthiwatnarueput, expressed concern over the potential impacts on Thailand’s fiscal stability and the possibility of a credit rating downgrade. Additionally, he acknowledged ongoing discussions about taxing online gold trading as a

Pakornwut Udompipatsakul Emphasizes Balanced Approach to Constitutional Amendments and People’s Livelihoods

Bangkok: Pakornwut Udompipatsakul, a prominent party-list MP for the Prachachon Party and chairman of the House of Representatives’ Coordinating Committee on Opposition Parties, has reiterated his commitment to not rushing constitutional amendments at the expense of addressing the people’s livelihoods. He calls on opposition parties and the coalition government to focus on passing essential legislation within the available four-month window.

Anutin’s First Cabinet Awaiting Royal Endorsement

Bangkok: The anticipation builds as Anutin’s first cabinet is set to be submitted for royal endorsement by tomorrow at the latest. This development follows the Prime Minister’s announcement that the cabinet would be finalized within the current week. According to Thai News Agency, reporters have noted progress on the list of Anutin’s cabinet members, which is expected to become clear

Suspension of Mule Accounts Unlikely to Impact ‘Half-Half’ Program, Says Siripong

Bangkok: Siriphong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has assured the public that the suspension of mule accounts will not disrupt the government’s popular “Half-Half” program, despite concerns regarding account freezes and financial instability. According to Thai News Agency, Siriphong emphasized that the “Half-Half” scheme operates independently through a dedicated application, ensuring its continuity irrespective of account suspensions. He

Reserve Senators Demand Public Investigation into Prime Minister Anutin’s Qualifications in Senate Collusion Case

Bangkok: Reserve senators have urged the public to investigate the qualifications of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in connection with the Senate collusion case. Concerns have been raised over potential interference in the case, as it was revealed that the process was hindered by an unnamed party and that a network was influencing parliament. Meanwhile, Viroj has highlighted four issues for