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US tariffs to keep Thai housing in doldrums
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/04/2025
» Despite the reduction in transfer and mortgage fees and the easing of loan-to-value (LTV) limits, the housing market will continue to slow as consumers hold back spending amid economic uncertainties caused by US tariffs.
Black Pearl Restaurant Guide boosts Bangkok’s culinary prestige
Life, Published on 29/04/2025
» As global tourism rebounds, particularly with the resurgence of Chinese out-bound travel during the upcoming May Day holiday, the influence of trusted culinary authorities is proving more significant than ever. Leading the pack is the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, renowned for its cross-cultural insight and growing global footprint, underpinned by Meituan’s advanced data analytics and expert-led evaluations.
Ultra-luxury car sales set to decline this year
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2025
» Domestic car sales in the ultra-luxury vehicle segment are expected to fall this year due to a slowdown in the automotive industry and the Thai economy, causing people to delay their purchases, says Inchcape (Thailand), the distributor of British car brands Land Rover and Jaguar.
NGO head checks up on Uyghur detainees
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/04/2025
» The People's Empowerment Foundation has expressed serious concerns over the plight of seven Uyghur people who are currently in jail in Thailand.
Calls to spur tax-free shopping
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/04/2025
» With China aggressively ramping up its tax policy by offering a high refund rate of 13% for tax-free shopping in a bid to lure tourist expenditure through more convenient spending, Thai tourism operators warned that the country could lose competitiveness if it reacts too slowly.
K-pop star Ten lights up Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/04/2025
» Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, better known as Ten, is a Thai K-pop artist under SM Entertainment, which is renowned for K-pop artists such as TVXQ, Super Junior, Exo, Aespa and NCT. As a member of NCT and its sub units NCT U and Way V, Chittaphon stands out for his dance moves more than singing. However, after releasing two solo English albums, Ten (2024) and Stunner (2025), Chittaphon has impressed music fans with his versatility, especially singing.
Protecting urban memory
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/04/2025
» Penprapa Ployseesuay did not know her husband's family had been the guardians of the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine until they married in 1997. She quit her factory job in Nakhon Pathom and relocated to Bangkok to start a family. Despite the departure of her husband, she has been unwavering in her caretaking duties.
Asean urged to bolster capital markets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2025
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Asean to strengthen the regional capital market and trade connectivity to counter US tariffs.
Unite to solve neglected diseases
News, Published on 29/04/2025
» The successful collaboration between the health ministries of Malaysia and Thailand, industry partners in Egypt and Malaysia, and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) to bring a new hepatitis C antiviral drug -- ravidasvir -- to market in 2022 was an important milestone. For years, a 12-week course of treatment using sofosbuvir cost between $70,000 (2.34 million baht) and $80,000, putting it out of reach for many in the Global South. But ravidasvir -- a safe and effective alternative when combined with sofosbuvir -- costs far less, averaging less than $500 per course.
HSBC sets digital transactions goal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/04/2025
» HSBC Thailand aims to become the No.1 foreign bank for digital transaction banking solutions in the Thai market, in line with the country's strong growth in digital banking adoption.