Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Pichai Chunhavajira expressed his gratitude to Super Poll and all citizens for their confidence in the Thai economic team. According to Thai News Agency, the successful conclusion of tariff negotiations with the United States marks a significant achievement for the country. This development is seen not merely as a set of figures

Bangkok: The financial market is closely observing the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on August 13th to determine whether there will be any adjustments to interest rates. This meeting is a significant focus for investors looking for direction in the Thai baht and stock market performance. According to Thai News Agency, the Kasikorn Research Center estimates that this week’s

Phitsanulok: Chatuporn Buruspat, the Minister of Commerce, recently embarked on an extensive tour of Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Nakhon Sawan provinces, focusing on monitoring commodity prices and addressing farmer concerns. According to Thai News Agency, the visits are part of a broader initiative to enhance the competitiveness of Thai farmers and ensure stable rice prices. During his visit, Mr. Chatuporn assessed

Bangkok: His Majesty the King has appointed Vitai Ratanakorn as the new Governor of the Bank of Thailand, effective October 1, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Gazette website published an announcement from the Office of the Prime Minister regarding this appointment. The announcement stated that His Majesty the King issued a royal command appointing Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn

Bangkok: A ban on the establishment or expansion of factories that use mercury and the use of mercury in the manufacturing process will be effective from September 1, 2025. Mr. Ekanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, revealed that he has signed the Ministry of Industry’s announcement prohibiting the establishment or expansion of factories that use mercury or mercury compounds in the

Bangkok: Thai Chamber of Commerce academics reveal that President Trump’s tariffs on BRICS countries, which are significantly higher than those on ASEAN nations, have opened new avenues for Thai exports, contributing to GDP growth surpassing 2%. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anusorn Thamjai, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Director of the Digital Economy, Investment and

Bangkok: Removed was a multimedia installation by a Tibetan artist, and the words Hong Kong, Tibet and Uyghur redacted along with artists’ names. A Bangkok gallery is pressured — at China’s request — to remove and redact artwork about Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Hong Kongers from an exhibit on authoritarian governments, according to a report by the Reuters