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Charges imminent in Bangkok building collapse
Wassayos Ngamkham and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/05/2025
» Police are preparing to charge engineers and state audit officials for their roles that contributed to the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok during the March 28 earthquake.
Lower growth in Thai ad spending predicted
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/05/2025
» The digital media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI) has revised down its growth forecast for advertising and marketing spending in Thailand this year to 2.2%, representing 87.6 billion baht in total spending, from an earlier projection of 4.5% growth, citing unfavourable economic conditions.
Thai business leaders tally cost of US tariffs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2025
» The value of Thai exports to the United States could drop by as much as as $43 billion (1.4 trillion baht) over the next decade if 36% import tariffs go ahead, say business leaders.
US film tariff not seen as big threat to Thailand
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/05/2025
» A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on films produced outside the United States is unlikely to affect foreign film shoots in Thailand in the short term, as most productions have already been planned, according to the Tourism Department.
Bangchak Unites Dealers to Drive Green Growth Forward
Published on 07/05/2025
» Body: Bringing together over 2,500 service station operators from across Thailand, a major seminar and awards ceremony was recently held to strengthen partnerships and chart a shared path toward sustainable innovation. Hosted by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited’s Marketing Business Group, the Bangchak Service Station Dealer Seminar and the Bangchak Service Station Awards 2024 took place on 6 May 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks ahead of Moscow parade
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» KYIV - Russia and Ukraine traded a barrage of drone strikes overnight on Wednesday, in attacks that killed two in Kyiv and forced Moscow to shut major airports hours before a swathe of foreign leaders was to arrive.
Thai fuel prices unchanged despite tax hike
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/05/2025
» Retail prices of fuel remain unchanged in Thailand despite a decision to increase the fuel excise tax by 15%, according to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Jewellery maker Pandora bullish on US despite tariffs
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2025
» COPENHAGEN - The multinational jewellery maker Pandora, which employs about 13,000 people in Thailand, says it has been gaining market share in the United States and plans to keep investing to win new customers there despite the possibility of high import tariffs.
BITEC BURI Targets B2C with 2 Billion Baht LIVE & PLAY Transformation, Launching “SAMA Garden” as Thailand's First All-in-One Green Lifestyle Centre
Published on 07/05/2025
» On May 6, 2025, BITEC BURI, led by Mr. Pitipat Buri, Chief Executive Officer of BHIRAJ BURI GROUP officially launched its new Green Lifestyle Centre in the Bangna district under the name “SAMA Garden”. Spanning over 11,000 square meters within the BITEC BURI complex, the project aims to provide city dwellers with a rejuvenating green space — a place to recharge their energy and escape the chaos of urban life. The concept is to offer a peaceful, inspiring environment for people of all ages, where they can easily integrate green living into their daily lives by shopping for plants, creating their own “0-Minute Garden,” enjoying food, or participating in hands-on experience workshops – all aimed at enhancing their quality of life through a connection with nature.
Russian smuggled hash in swallowed condoms
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/05/2025
» SURAT THANI – A 36-year-old Russian who admitted smuggling hashish by putting it in condoms he then swallowed has been arrested on Koh Phangan, police said.