Bangkok: MEA warns that electrical appliances purchased must have the “TIS” mark for safety. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) would like to remind the public to be mindful of safety when purchasing electrical appliances. They should ensure that the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TIS) mark is clearly displayed on the product or packaging, and that the product itself is in

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas inspected the opening of registration for the “Half-Half Plus” program on the first day at the market behind the Ministry of Finance. Vendors expressed interest in participating in the program, which the government hopes will support the grassroots economy and distribute income more widely. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime

Bangkok: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued Announcement No. 8, prohibiting the operation or launching of unmanned aircraft (drones) in certain areas due to concerns over national security related to the Thai-Cambodian border situation. The ban remains in effect in specific border provinces and security areas, while it has been lifted in Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, Mueang

Bangkok: The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has introduced the “Khun Phaen Morakot” series of savings lottery tickets, priced at 2,000 baht per unit, with a monthly first prize of 40 million baht. The lottery series also includes 100,000 additional prizes, with a total monthly prize pool exceeding 72 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Paisarn

Bangkok: IdeasLabs has highlighted the “Jenny Life” phenomenon as evidence that brands are increasingly paying only those who generate real sales. According to Thai News Agency, the Executive Director and Founder of IdeaLabs Co., Ltd. (IdeasLabs), Thanadol Pitiyanuwat, emphasized that the Jenny Live trend showcases a significant shift in influencer marketing. Live Commerce is evolving beyond product sales through mobile

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas announced plans to meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn to review the 2026 inflation framework, following months of negative headline inflation, raising concerns among many about deflation. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting aims to address the current inflation situation, including headline and core inflation. Core inflation, which

Bangkok: Thai hoteliers are smiling as foreigners stay at hotels nationwide increase by 60.8 percent. The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) of the Government Housing Bank (GHB) conducted an analysis titled “Hotel Business Situation in the First Half of 2025.” It found that the hotel business slowed down year-on-year (YoY) due to a 4.7% year-on-year decrease in foreign tourist arrivals.

Bangkok: The Economic Cabinet has approved a nationwide tourism stimulus package, offering a 20,000 baht tax deduction, in a bid to revitalize Thailand’s economy. The initiative aims to boost GDP by 0.4 percent by providing different tax deduction rates for travel to major and secondary cities. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas announced