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Thai Financial Planners Warn Gold as High-Risk Asset Amid Economic Volatility

Bangkok: The president of the Thai Financial Planners Association has highlighted that gold is now a high-risk asset for retail investors, as less than 3% of Thais engage in financial planning. He suggested that the Thai stock index, currently below 1,200 points, presents an attractive valuation. Investors are advised to adjust their portfolios by reducing high-risk assets and diversifying investments

Renewable Energy Purchase Will Not Hike Electricity Costs, Confirms EPPO

Bangkok: The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) has announced that purchasing 5,200 MW of renewable energy will not result in increased electricity costs. Mr. Wattanapong Kurovat, Director of EPPO, stated that this initiative, dubbed the RE Big Lot, will instead help reduce electricity costs and support a clean energy future. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wattanapong addressed concerns

FAA Upgrades Thai Airways CAT1 Standard Rating

Bangkok: FAA upgrades Thai Airways’ standard ranking to CAT1, opening up convenient direct flights from Bangkok to the United States, attracting more tourists to Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that the Cabinet acknowledged the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to upgrade Thailand’s ranking from Category 2 (CAT2) to Category

Industrial Confidence Index Declines Amid Trade War and Earthquake Concerns

Bangkok: The industrial confidence index for March and the next three months has fallen due to apprehensions about the trade war and the effects of a recent earthquake. The government is being urged to urgently address these issues by exploring new markets and enhancing the potential of Thai industries. According to Thai News Agency, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)

Thai Airlines Granted Approval for Direct US Flights After Nearly a Decade

Bangkok: Thai airlines have been granted the green light to resume direct flights to the United States for the first time in nearly ten years. Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded Thailand’s aviation standards from Category 2 (CAT2) to Category 1 (CAT1). This marks a significant milestone

Thai Stock Market Experiences Slight Decline Amidst US Negotiation Delays

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning slightly lower with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index at 1,134.65 points, marking a decrease of 0.06 points (-0.01%). The trading value was approximately 17,829 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts observed that despite a rebound during trading this morning, the market closed slightly lower following a sharp decline the previous

105-Year-Old Athlete Triumphs in 100-Meter Race at National Senior Games

Chonburi: In an inspiring feat at the 7th National Senior Games, 105-year-old Mr. Ta Sawang Chanpram clinched the gold medal in the 100-meter race. His remarkable performance was a highlight of the event, showcasing his dedication to frequent training and a diet rich in fish, vegetables, and fruits as the secrets behind his enduring strength. According to Thai News Agency,

Sentencing of Gang That Helped Fix the Speed of ‘Boss’s’ Car

Bangkok: Today, the case of the energy drink heir who hit and killed a police officer has become a topic of discussion once again, as the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct sentenced a former deputy attorney general and another former prosecutor to prison for changing the speed of the vehicle that caused the accident in order to help