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Car Giants Urge Thailand to Back Hybrid Path to Electric Vehicles
Car Giants Urge Thailand to Back Hybrid Path to Electric Vehicles
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Japanese, Chinese, and European manufacturers call for government support for both electric and petrol-powered cars during transitionQatar Airways orders 160 Boeing twin-aisle jets during Trump visit
Qatar Airways orders 160 Boeing twin-aisle jets during Trump visit
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Boeing landed its biggest deal for widebody airplanes on Wednesday when state carrier Qatar Airways placed firm orders for 160 jetliners plus options to buy 50 more during President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf Arab country.US visa sanctions on Thai officials do not affect existing visa holders
US visa sanctions on Thai officials do not affect existing visa holders
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
The US visa sanctions imposed on Thai officials will not affect those who already hold valid visas, Chayika Wongnapachant, adviser to the Foreign Minister, said on Thursday.KTB reduces loan interest rates by up to 0.15% to ease financial burdens
KTB reduces loan interest rates by up to 0.15% to ease financial burdens
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Krungthai Bank (KTB) has announced a reduction in loan interest rates by up to 0.15% per annum to ease customers’ financial burdens.Ministry to propose extending soft loan programme for Deep South to 2027
Ministry to propose extending soft loan programme for Deep South to 2027
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
The goal is to ensure that entrepreneurs in these areas can continue running their businesses with sufficient liquidity.Restaurant industry faces crisis as domestic spending drops, Chinese tourists vanish
Restaurant industry faces crisis as domestic spending drops, Chinese tourists vanish
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Reports from the Department of Business Development show that over 60% of new restaurants fail within the first year, a sharp rise from 40% just a few years ago.Thai hotels see 30% drop in Chinese tourists in Q2, occupancy rate falls to 52% in May
Thai hotels see 30% drop in Chinese tourists in Q2, occupancy rate falls to 52% in May
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Thailand's tourism sector has entered the full low season, and private businesses are increasingly concerned about the foreign tourist market. Not only are there no positive factors supporting growth, but negative influences are compounding.Thundershowers and heavy rains expected across Thailand
Thundershowers and heavy rains expected across Thailand
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Residents in the South and the western part of Thailand are urged to be cautious of heavy rainfall and water accumulationPM Wong breaks ground on Changi Airport T5; all SIA, Scoot flights to move there when it opens
PM Wong breaks ground on Changi Airport T5; all SIA, Scoot flights to move there when it opens
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has broken ground on Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5), an expansion project more than a decade in the making that will position the airport to ride an expected surge in air travel within the Asia-Pacific and beyond.Thai firms collect over $1.2 billion in dividends from Vietnamese companies
Thai firms collect over $1.2 billion in dividends from Vietnamese companies
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
The largest dividend payers include Vinamilk, Sabeco, Bình Minh Plastics, Tan Bien Packaging and Sao Ta Foods.Cambodia's Customs Department targets illegal durian imports
Cambodia's Customs Department targets illegal durian imports
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) has instructed all customs authorities to take strict measures against the smuggling of fresh durians through the border corridors under their jurisdiction. Banteay Meanchey couple last known victims of Bangkok earthquake building collapse
Banteay Meanchey couple last known victims of Bangkok earthquake building collapse
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
The bodies of a married couple from Banteay Meanchey province are the most recent victims to be identified in the rubble of a building which collapsed during a March 28 earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand.Weerawit edges rivals in chip-off thriller to win TrustGolf One Day Tour opener
Weerawit edges rivals in chip-off thriller to win TrustGolf One Day Tour opener
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
Amid weather chaos and playoff tension, Weerawit Sakuncharoenrat delivered under pressure to seize the opening title of the TrustGolf One Day Tour – Road to TrustGolf Asian Mixed 2025, held at Lotus Valley Golf Resort on Wednesday.Trump tariffs deliver blow to Japanese automakers' outlooks
Trump tariffs deliver blow to Japanese automakers' outlooks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
Major Japanese automakers expect a substantial negative impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's high tariffs on their earnings for fiscal 2025.ASDF Training Plane Crashes into Central Japan Lake
ASDF Training Plane Crashes into Central Japan Lake
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force training plane crashed into Lake Iruka in central Japan on Wednesday afternoon.Russia to conduct drill in waters near disputed island
Russia to conduct drill in waters near disputed island
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
Russia has informed Japan that it will conduct a shooting drill in waters north of Shikotan, one of the four Russian-held northwestern Pacific islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Wednesday.
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