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Education Ministry bans vaping in all schools and offices
Education Ministry bans vaping in all schools and offices
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
Education Ministry bans vaping in all schools and offices nationwide; new measures aim to curb rising e-cigarette use among youth.Cardinals set to enter conclave to decide who follows Pope Francis
Cardinals set to enter conclave to decide who follows Pope Francis
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task on Wednesday of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global Church.Pakistan says at least 26 civilians killed in Indian strikes
Pakistan says at least 26 civilians killed in Indian strikes
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
India attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday, and Pakistan said it had shot down five Indian fighter jets in the worst fighting in more than two decades between the nuclear-armed enemies.M&A deal signing hits 20 year-low after Trump's 'Liberation Day'
M&A deal signing hits 20 year-low after Trump's 'Liberation Day'
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
Bankers and CEOs hit the brakes on mergers and acquisitions after US President Donald Trump launched a global trade war on April 2, with fewer deals getting signed than during the bleakest days of the Covid-19 pandemic and the 2008-2009 global financial crisis.Mukdahan anthrax outbreak under control: provincial health chief
Mukdahan anthrax outbreak under control: provincial health chief
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
Mukdahan anthrax outbreak under control; no new cases reported. Health chief urges slaughterhouse hygiene upgrades to prevent future infections.Panel discussion emphasizes vital role of technological advancements and community engagement in creating circular cities to achieve sustainability goals
Panel discussion emphasizes vital role of technological advancements and community engagement in creating circular cities to achieve sustainability goals
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
A panel session entitled “Creating Circular Cities” at the recent the Economist Impact’s 4th annual Sustainability Week Asia 2025 held recently in Bangkok provided a perspective on creating circular cities in Asia with multifaceted approaches will have to be adopted.Paetongtarn orders ministries to address trade and investment risks
Paetongtarn orders ministries to address trade and investment risks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has instructed ministries to address issues that could impact Thailand’s trade and investment, particularly the effects of US tariffs.Final search efforts underway for missing persons in collapsed building
Final search efforts underway for missing persons in collapsed building
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
If no further survivors are found, the Chatuchak District Chief will consider declaring the disaster area closed, with a final decision expected within two daysPM meets GIP as $5B data centre investment flows to Thailand
PM meets GIP as $5B data centre investment flows to Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
PM welcomes GIP chairman and CP’s Suphachai for talks on upgrading Thailand’s data infrastructure following a $5B investment surgeNew, higher oil excise rates take effect Wednesday, retail prices unaffected
New, higher oil excise rates take effect Wednesday, retail prices unaffected
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
New oil excise and local tax rates take effect, raising revenue by 34.8bn baht/year; retail prices unchanged due to Oil Fund offset.Thailand maintains sovereignty despite troop withdrawal: Phumtham
Thailand maintains sovereignty despite troop withdrawal: Phumtham
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
Thailand is still able to maintain its sovereignty despite troop withdrawal from Prasat Ta Muen Thom in Surin province, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.EC to summon 60 senators over voting collusion charges within 2 weeks
EC to summon 60 senators over voting collusion charges within 2 weeks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
EC to summon 60 senators over alleged voting collusion in 2024 poll; DSI also probing failed candidates for unlawful assembly and money laundering.JSCCIB: 36% Trump tariff could shrink Thai exports by 2%, GDP to 0.7%
JSCCIB: 36% Trump tariff could shrink Thai exports by 2%, GDP to 0.7%
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
JSCCIB cuts Thailand’s 2025 GDP forecast to 2.0–2.2% amid trade war risks, warns that if the US imposes a 36% tariff on Thai imports, exports could shrink by 2% and GDP growth may slow to just 0.7–1.4%. The committee urges the government to lower domestic business costs, mitigate the impact of the strong baht, and expedite negotiations with the US to ensure tariff competitiveness with regional rivals.Thailand's Social Security Fund achieves THB 2.7 trillion in investments in Q1 2025
Thailand's Social Security Fund achieves THB 2.7 trillion in investments in Q1 2025
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
The SSF is working with the International Labour Organization to gradually reform the pension system and ensure long-term sustainability.Thai Senate unveils study on Las Vegas economic transformation
Thai Senate unveils study on Las Vegas economic transformation
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
The Thai Senate on Wednesday revealed a study examining how the United States successfully transformed barren land in Las Vegas into a world-class entertainment hub.Energy Ministry eyes importing 3–5 million tonnes of LNG from Alaska
Energy Ministry eyes importing 3–5 million tonnes of LNG from Alaska
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
Thailand eyes importing 3–5m tonnes of LNG yearly from Alaska under joint project talks with US to boost energy security and become Asia’s LNG hub.
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