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KBank Accelerates Sustainability with Bold Climate Strategy
Published on 02/10/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a mix of structural and external challenges, from high household debt and declining competitiveness to geopolitical tensions, trade wars and mounting climate pressures. With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to take effect in 2026—expanding its impact on Thai exports from goods worth 11 billion baht today to an estimated 28 billion baht by 2030—businesses are being urged to adapt swiftly to stay competitive.
Bold plans take shape in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/10/2025
» Phuket authorities have launched a sweeping infrastructure blueprint aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving water security, and upgrading marine transport links to boost the island's role as a regional hub.
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2025
» New Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the government's economic stimulus plan will enable GDP expansion of more than 1% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier forecast of just 0.3%.
Govt 'should move to ease tensions'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/10/2025
» As the new government takes office at a time of renewed tension along the Cambodian border, international relations experts are urging coordinated policies, leadership-level engagement and a move away from confrontational measures.
Army gets B864m for border security
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/10/2025
» The government has approved a central budget of 864 million baht for the Royal Thai Army to enhance border security amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian frontier, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed on Wednesday.
Freight route at port launched
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/10/2025
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) has inaugurated the multimodal transport project at Ranong Port, creating a freight transport route connecting China, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) group.
Climate Act, digital tools key to net zero
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 02/10/2025
» The Climate Change Act establishes a legal framework for achieving net zero emissions, implements carbon pricing, and enhances climate resilience, thereby having a profound impact on Thailand's green transformation.
Joint efforts boost green transition
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 02/10/2025
» Thailand ranks 24th in this year's Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) mixed ratings, with a high score in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, medium in energy use, low in climate policy, and very low in renewable energy.
Calls for 24-hour Sadao checkpoint
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/10/2025
» The number of arrivals and revenue from the Malaysian tourism market can increase by 20-30% if bribery at the border is resolved and the new government extends the operating hours of border checkpoints, according to Hat Yai tourism operators.
Seoul rout ends Buriram's unbeaten run
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 02/10/2025
» Thai League 1 champions Buriram United's unbeaten run this season came to a grinding halt on Tuesday when they were thrashed 3-0 by South Korean giants FC Seoul in an AFC Champions League Elite battle at Seoul World Cup Stadium.