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Energy minister’s shareholding under microscope
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has called on the Election Commission (EC) to investigate shareholdings in four companies by Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Authorities keen to improve gas usage
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/05/2025
» Energy authorities are planning to decrease electricity prices following a recent reduction in the power tariff by pushing for a plan to better manage gas usage in the country, says an Energy Ministry official.
Oil fund loss likely to evaporate in H2
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/05/2025
» The state Oil Fuel Fund’s huge loss of 47.7 billion baht is expected to be wiped out this year thanks to a decrease in global crude oil prices, says an Energy Ministry official.
Traders see gold hitting $3,800 an ounce
Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/05/2025
» Gold prices are on track to hit $3,800 per ounce later this year amid mounting fears of a global economic slowdown, due partly to the unpredictable trade policies of US President Donald Trump, according to local traders.
LG Wins TAB Award for Inclusive Smart Technology
Published on 06/05/2025
» Bangkok, 6 May 2025 – LG Electronics (Thailand) has received the prestigious TAB Digital Inclusive Award 2025 from the Thailand Association of the Blind (TAB), recognising the company’s commitment to accessible innovation. The award highlights the LG ThinQ app’s user-centric design, particularly its advanced features for individuals with visual impairments.
Thailand inflation drops 0.22%, supporting more rate cuts
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/05/2025
» Thailand's inflation turned negative for the first time in more than a year on cheaper fuel prices and increased fresh food supplies, creating more room for the central bank to cut rates further to deal with the impact of the trade war.
US tariffs to batter Thai steel industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to deal a blow to the steel market, which is likely to see a decline in steel consumption, says the EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association.
Tris upbeat on life sector expanding this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2025
» Thailand's life insurance sector is expected to expand steadily this year, supported by rising health awareness and growing demand for critical illness coverage, while non-life insurers may see margins tighten amid rising claims from natural disasters, says credit rating agency Tris.
Tourism officials wary of Vietnam
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/05/2025
» Tourism operators fear Thailand will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in a few years as the latter reported nearly 50% inbound market growth in March compared with the pre-pandemic period, while Thailand struggles with sluggish growth.
Bumpy start for new German chancellor
News Agencies, Published on 06/05/2025
» German parliamentarians elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as chancellor on Tuesday afternoon in a second round of voting after his new alliance with the centre-left Social Democrats was dealt a surprise defeat in the first attempt.