Thai fuel prices to fall by B0.50 a litre

Government reduces oil fund levy as part of effort to ease the cost of living PUBLISHED : 3 Oct 2025 at 18:04 Retail fuel prices are being reduced by 50 satang per litre from 5am on Saturday as part of a series of government measures to ease the...

Zebaztian Kadestam says martial arts training and fighting is his life: “I will never trade it for anything else”

Swedish knockout artist Zebaztian Kadestam says fighting will always be a big part of his identity. The 34-year-old battle-tested veteran will make his middleweight debut against former two-division ONE World Champion ‘The Burmese Python’ Aung La...

Data needed to help develop small business policy

(CNS): The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) is looking for consultants to help gather data about the small business sector and create a policy to support local entrepreneurs that will remove barriers to growth and success,...

Thai Federation of Industry Warns on Export Concentration, Calls for Biotech Focus

Thailand must urgently diversify its export markets and shift focus towards high-value sectors such as biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to mitigate risks from rising global trade pressures, including potential protectionist measures...

Thailand rolls out incentives to attract global MICE events

Thailand’s MICE market is set for growth as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) Thailand Power Up campaign offers new support and incentives for longhaul and shorthaul meeting and incentive...

Tande Thai Brings Thai Flavors And Southern Comfort To Grandscape

The resturant combines live music, bold flavors and vibrant décor for a dining experience unlike any other In college, Paul Imjard studied engineering in Thailand. He moved to California when he was 25 years old to attend graduate school and study...

Candela to supply 10 electric hydrofoil ferries for Thailand’s Koh Kood Island

By Alex Smith | 03 October 2025 Swedish shipbuilder Candela and Thai operator Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation Company have signed an agreement for 10 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries for services between the mainland and Koh Kood in Trat...

Thailand To Expand Crypto ETF Lineup Beyond Bitcoin In Early 2026 – Report

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing new rules to allow local spot crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and expand the potential lineup beyond Bitcoin (BTC). Thai SEC To Widen ETF Lineup With New Rules On...

Thai businesses in the ‘Red Ocean’ era: SMEs at risk of being left behind

Cost Barriers to Certification One of the biggest hurdles is the high cost of certification for certain products, such as organic foods, which make up only 1% of Thailand's Future Food exports but are in growing demand. The process of obtaining...

 Vodafone Idea appoints Tejas Mehta as new Chief Financial Officer  

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has appointed Tejas Mehta as its new Chief Financial Officer, as Murthy GVAS reaches the end of his tenure. Mehta will take over his new role on October 6, 2025, switching over from Mondelēz India, where he served as the CFO....

Thai Chamber of Commerce highlights opportunity in FTA negotiations amid Trump tariffs

Wisit also pointed out that alongside the tariffs, the Thai baht has been appreciating, which is a weakness for Thai exports. Since 60% of Thailand’s economy relies on exports, it’s essential for the country to compete on price as more competitors...

Bangkok summit spotlights need for regional climate solutions

As the milestones to limit global heating crumble and America – the world’s second-largest consumer of fossil fuels – abandons climate goals, policymakers from Asia have gathered at Bangkok’s Climate Action Week to discuss ways people can protect...

What the AANZFTA Second Protocol Means for ASEAN Trade

The ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) has long been one of the region’s most comprehensive trade frameworks. With the Second Protocol entering into force in April 2025, the agreement has been modernized to reflect the realities...

ThaiBev CEO drives sustainability at SX Expo 2025, urges collective action for a greener future

He emphasised the vital role of the industrial sector, which is the backbone of Thailand’s economy, in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building an environmentally friendly economic system. Transitioning to carbon-neutral production will...

Thailand's factory output declines in August

Hanoi (VNA) - Thailand's Industry Ministry has reported that the country’s factory output contracted in August and was weaker than forecast, as slowing exports, falling tourist numbers and a strong baht weighed on the economy. According to the...

Thai court sentences gunman to life for killing Cambodian politician in Bangkok

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Thai Authorities, Supported by ACE, Raid and Shut Down Notorious Illegal IPTV Service

Simultaneous Raids Conducted Across Six Locations in Operation “DEV Shutdown” LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Thailand Ministry of Justice’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has shut down INWIPTV, one of the country’s most...

Thai envoy hails Asia’s role in global stability at HIT Forum

The ambassador also drew attention to Thailand’s ongoing bilateral free trade agreement negotiations with Korea, positioning it within Bangkok’s broader push to deepen regional economic integration. “These policies will not only help spur trade...

TikTok Shop named high-impact platform under new Thai e-commerce rules

PUBLISHED : 3 Oct 2025 at 22:34 TikTok Shop has been recently added to the list of high impact online marketplace platforms required to comply with the Digital Platform Services law, according to the Electronic Transactions Development Agency...

Cuba seeks further Vietnamese investment to push economic recovery

HCM City (VNA) - Cuba has called on Vietnamese businesses to expand investment in areas where Vietnam boasts strengths and the Caribbean country has demand, such as agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and technology, as part of...