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Khun Phaen Morakot Savings Lottery Offers 40 Million Baht Prize Each Month

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

“Jenny Life” Phenomenon Highlights Shift in Influencer Marketing Strategy

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

Ekanit to Discuss 2026 Inflation Framework with Bank of Thailand Governor

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

Foreign Stays at Thai Hotels Surge by 60.8 Percent Despite Overall Tourist Decline

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.

Thailand’s Economic Cabinet Approves 20,000 Baht Tax Deduction to Boost Tourism

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

Phiphat Urges Transport Operators to Join “Half-Half Plus” Initiative

Bangkok: “Phiphat” invites public transport operators nationwide to join “Half-Half Plus”. Registration for Thung Ngern shops is open from October 15 to December 19, 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed that the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has launched the “Half-Half Plus” project to help reduce the cost of living for the public

Globlex Securities Forecasts Gold Price Surge Amid Global Uncertainties

Bangkok: Globlex Securities has projected a sharp rise in gold prices this week, driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainties coupled with the ongoing US government shutdown. According to Thai News Agency, Globlex Securities anticipates gold prices to hover between $4,100 and $4,250 per ounce, advising investors to seize buying opportunities during price dips. Mr. Nattawut Wongyaorak, Director of Research at

New Business Registrations Surge in Thailand Amid Decline in Closures

Bangkok: New businesses continue to grow in September, with 8,156 establishments and the lowest closure rate in two years. The Department of Business Development revealed an overall picture of Thai businesses in the third quarter of 2025, with new business registrations continuing to increase, while the number of business closures fell to a two-year low, reflecting a positive trend in