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Ishiba vows wage hikes keeping up with inflation at May Day event

April 26, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday vowed to realise wage hikes that keep up with the soaring cost of living, at his first May Day event attended since taking office last autumn.

Thai Households Spending Over THB 20,000 Monthly, Driven by Rent and Transport Costs

April 04, 2025

New data reveals non-food expenses account for majority of household budget

ERC freezes electricity rate at 4.15 baht/unit for May–August 2025

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025

The electricity price will remain at 4.15 baht per unit for the billing cycle from May to August 2025, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced on Wednesday.

20-baht train fare expanding in Sept after record success: Suriya

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Transport minister reveals passenger numbers up nearly 11% on Purple and Red lines in December, cutting travel expenses and pollution

Trump’s pro-fossil fuel policies ‘will help cut electricity price’

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2025

US President Donald Trump’s policy on fossil fuels would offer opportunities for Thailand to reduce electricity prices, Sarath Ratanavadi, chief executive of Gulf Energy Development, said on Monday.

Paetongtarn promises to slash electricity prices to cut living costs

TUESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2025

The premier said the target price is 3.7 baht per unit, which will be made possible thanks to collaboration across several sectors

Thai household costs surge: survey reveals rising living expenses

TUESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2025

Average monthly household expenditure in December reached 18,207 baht

Retailers tempt New Year shopping by customers with liberal discounts

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2024

Retail store operators are offering up to 50% discounts on their products in a bid to stimulate spending during the New Year festival.

Commerce Ministry launches New Year Mega Sale 2025 campaign

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Commerce Ministry and its partners are offering up to 80% discounts on more than 40,000 products and services until January 31 in a bid to reduce people’s cost of living by 4.8 billion baht and generate 14.40 billion baht for the economy.

9 Travel Trends in 2025: Redefining travel for the year ahead

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The rising cost of living and the ongoing climate crisis remain top concerns in 2025 for many. Yet, in the face of rising uncertainty, Booking.com is seeing that travel remains a high priority for travellers who are focused on redefining how they explore the world in the new year.

PM Paetongtarn to launch nationwide economic relief campaign tomorrow

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024

Ministries, big corporations and convenience stores are among those joining to offer discounted products to ease people’s burdens

Toll fees capped at 50 baht on inner Bangkok expressways from Jan