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'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.
Transport agencies beef up services for Songkran Festival
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has instructed all relevant agencies to prepare for a surge of travellers during the upcoming Songkran Festival.
Gauging an elusive growth target
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2025
» With the first month of 2025 passed, the economy still faces uncertainty and unclear growth drivers.
Aviation regulator bids to curb high airfares
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Monday unveiled plans to tackle high airfares during peak travel seasons, particularly around the Songkran holiday.
Aviation industry tipped to recover
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2025
» The country's aviation industry is expected to make a significant recovery and return to the pre-pandemic level this year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand to push airfare price controls before Songkran
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2025
» The Transport Ministry has ordered the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to address the issue of expensive airfares during long weekends and holiday periods to prepare for the Songkran festival in April.
Hopes and wishes for Thai economy in 2025
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2025
» The government, led by the Pheu Thai Party, has undergone two changes of leadership in the past year and faced criticism for its lack of solid economic progress.
Making a business wish list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» The fourth quarter is typically regarded as a last-ditch attempt for businesses to accelerate or improve their performances, which may have been hampered by negative factors throughout the first three quarters, to avoid the red on their balance sheet.
Thai businesses are concerned about effect on oil prices, shipping costs and the local currency
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/10/2024
» Amidst a stagnant domestic economy, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are regarded as a crucial factor that could greatly impact the Thai private sector as the war between Israel and Hamas drags on for over a year with no end in sight.
Thai AirAsia X relaunches Sydney route
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2024
» Gearing up for the end-of-year holiday season, Thai AirAsia X will resume its popular Bangkok to Sydney route from Dec 1. Six flights a week will be operated, with two on Friday and one each day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.