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Thai industrial sentiment hits 3-year low
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thailand's industrial sentiment index fell to its lowest level in three years in August on worries about domestic political uncertainty, a strong baht currency and tariffs imposed by the United States, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday.
Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» KABUL — Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler and hair transplants reign.
Government Savings Bank rolls out fresh B100bn in soft loans for hard-hit SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is introducing another 100-billion-baht soft loan package to help restore liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the economic slowdown, as the initial 100-billion package is close to depletion.
Innocent people’s frozen bank accounts unlocked in 'half a day'
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/09/2025
» The bank accounts of innocent people frozen during police investigations into scammers' mule accounts will be unlocked within half a day, police said on Tuesday.
Local market bullish on likely Fed rate cut
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thai equities are expected to rise further after the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) bounced back to break the key psychological level of 1,300 points on expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting this week, coupled with signs of easing global trade tensions.
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/09/2025
» Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.
Jaravee eyes glory at 'familiar' Bears Best
Sports, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thailand's Jaravee Boonchant will be banking on her course familiarity to deliver a strong showing worthy of her status as a sponsored player when the Hana Financial Group Championship tees off at Bears Best Cheongna Golf Club tomorrow.
Gold and baht causing headaches for central bank
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/09/2025
» The increase in errors and omissions in Thailand’s balance of payments may be linked to gold trading and the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
Innocent people’s frozen bank accounts unlocked in 'half a day'
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» The bank accounts of innocent people frozen during police investigations into scammers' mule accounts will be unlocked within half a day, national police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch said on Tuesday.
Gold hits fresh record ahead of expected rate cut from Fed
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/09/2025
» Gold hit another fresh record, as investors bet on a Federal Reserve rate cut this week and weighed the scope for more monetary easing in coming months.