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Young Thais ‘able to save less than 10% of their income’
Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025
» A new survey into financial attitudes and behaviours among young Thais has revealed that most are able to save less than 10% of their monthly income, underscoring the heavy financial pressures caused by rising living costs and limited earning potential.
Water monitor breeding now permitted in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Asian water monitor can now be bred in captivity for commercial purposes, according to a new declaration in the Royal Gazette.
Minister in no hurry to appoint new central bank chairman
Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday he wanted to ensure Kittiratt Na-Ranong filled all qualifications before recommending his appointment as central bank chairman to the cabinet for approval.
Arrested politician Samart denies money-laundering with iCon Group
Online Reporters, Published on 26/11/2024
» Politician Samart Janechaijittawanich denied laundering money in relation to millions of baht he received from The iCon Group, the direct sales company being prosecuted for alleged public fraud, saying the sums were loans and donations, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Thai politician Samart arrested over iCon Group fraud case
Online Reporters, Published on 25/11/2024
» Police arrested politician Samart Janechaijittawanich in the northernmost province of Chiang Rai on Monday after he was wanted for alleged money laundering in connection with The iCon Group fraud case.
Tourists offered free Thai holiday if they smuggle weed back to Britain
Online Reporters, Published on 06/11/2024
» British authorities have asked Thai police to arrest Britons smuggling cannabis back to the UK in exchange for a free holiday in Thailand with pocket money.
iCon boss cries as he learns of devastated investors' deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 14/10/2024
» The iCon Group founder and CEO Warathaphon Waratyaworrakul cried and promised full compensation while facing relatives of investing partners who lost their money and died after his company's products failed to sell.
One-third of Thais ‘very angry’ if handout funds cancelled
Online Reporters, Published on 13/10/2024
» More than one third of Thais say they will be enraged if they don’t get the 10,000-baht handout in the second phase of the digital wallet scheme, an opinion poll has found, while more than half would be at least slightly angry – and more than a third wouldn't mind at all.
PM announces policies as opposition criticises progress
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2024
» Newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her policy statement in parliament on Thursday morning, focusing on measures to improve citizens' financial status and increase state income.