Bangkok: SCB EIC has retained its 2025 GDP forecast for Thailand at 2.4%, citing potential risks stemming from the economic policies under President Trump’s second term. The policies are anticipated to exacerbate existing economic challenges and debt issues in Thailand. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) might cut interest rates twice, potentially ending at 1.5%. Additionally, the proposal by former Prime

Bangkok: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has made significant headway in recovering the area in front of the Dao Khanong checkpoint, achieving progress of more than 95% and surpassing the initial timeline. According to Thai News Agency, EXAT, under the Ministry of Transport, reported that as of March 18, 2025, the debris removal process has reached 95% completion. This

Bangkok: The Minister of Agriculture has dispatched the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries to engage in negotiations with aquaculture farmers protesting the outbreak of the black-chinned tilapia in 19 provinces. Approximately 200 farmer representatives gathered at the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) and planned to march to the Government House, urging authorities to recognize their plight and hold those

Pathum Thani: The Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), Mr. Surachet Laopoolsuk, participated in the Abhidhamma chanting ceremony for Mr. Narakorn Yueyen, an engineer who died when a construction beam collapsed on the elevated bridge on Rama III-Dao Khanong. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Surachet attended the ceremony at funeral hall 1, Wat Bang Phun, Pathum Thani

Chonburi: The Customs Department, in cooperation with relevant agencies, seized more than 100,000 pieces of e-cigarettes worth 21.86 million baht. Mr. Thirach Attanavanich, Director-General of the Customs Department, revealed that according to the Prime Minister’s policy to seriously suppress smuggling and exporting of e-cigarettes, results must be seen within 30 days from February 2025, especially among students and shops around