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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.
Thailand sees 7.1% drop in foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Sept 14 fell 7.08% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported on Tuesday.
Fossil site now under protection
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2025
» The Department of Mineral Resources has officially registered the country's largest freshwater periwinkle fossil site, located in Lampang's Mae Moh district, as Thailand's newest protected fossil area.
Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie Unveils its First Edition
Published on 17/09/2025
» A few weeks after the announcement in Monaco of the creation of the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie (GPHJ), which will take place on October 25 at the Sporting Monte-Carlo, the co- founders of this exceptional event gathered at the Hôtel d’Évreux, in the heart of the emblematic Place Vendôme, to unveil the participants and program of the inaugural edition of this unprecedented celebration of high-jewellery artistry.
GIT Champions Thai Jewellery SMEs with Global Standards
Published on 17/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 16, 2025 — The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or GIT, hosted a ceremony to present GIT Standard Laboratory Registration Certificates, alongside certificates of recognition for entrepreneurs participating in the SME Promotion and Upgrade Programme towards Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) standards. The ceremony was presided over by Mr Sumed Prasongpongchai, Director of GIT, during the 8th International Gem and Jewelry Conference (GIT 2025) at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.
EVs sales grow despite downbeat market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/09/2025
» The Thai electric vehicle sector continues to grow, driven by higher sales and exports of locally made EVs, though the overall auto market remains stagnant, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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.
Public referendum is non-negotiable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2025
» Any move to draft a new constitution must begin with a public referendum rather than parliamentary deliberation, in line with the Constitutional Court's ruling, according to Senator Phisit Apivatanapong.
Budget for elderly welfare ballooning
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The budget for elderly welfare has surged, reaching 365 billion baht in fiscal 2026, which is 50% higher than 10 years ago, reflecting Thailand's transition to an ageing society, according to the Budget Bureau.
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.