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Industry sees flaws in proposed Hotel Act changes
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has expressed concern about attempts to revise the Hotel Act, saying any changes must ensure that tourist safety will not be compromised and shoddy operations will face consequences.
Co-payment scheme ‘might favour people in tax system’
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has endorsed the idea of granting greater benefits under the Khon La Khrueng co-payment stimulus scheme to people who file tax returns.
New iPhones expected to spur Thai spending
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2025
» The new iPhone 17 series is expected to increase local consumer spending as users upgrade their premium smartphones, while a stronger baht and a fresh design will help spur sales, say industry analysts and IT retailers.
Thais among top 10 global gold buyers
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2025
» Thailand has emerged as one of the world’s top 10 gold buyers, with demand jumping 21% year-on-year to 20.7 tonnes in the first half of 2025, supported by expected US interest rate cuts, safe-haven demand and a global de-dollarisation trend, says YLG Bullion International.
Thai rice exporters 'concerned' about strong baht, urge for action
Reuters, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Thai Rice Exporters Association said on Wednesday it is concerned about the strength of the baht and called on the government and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to urgently take steps to weaken the currency from multi-year highs against the United States dollar.
Bangkok Life and BBL launch Gain & Save 2
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok Life Assurance, in partnership with Bangkok Bank, has introduced the second phase of its “Gain & Save: Life Coverage with Special Deposit Interest” programme. The initiative offers five endowment life insurance plans under the Gain First series, combining life coverage with guaranteed returns, alongside exclusive benefits from the “Bualuang Super Bonus” fixed deposit account, which provides interest rates of up to 3.35% per year.
Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prison
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent a calm first night in Klongprem Central Prison, according to corrections officials.
The Voice Thailand singer dies in Chiang Mai car crash
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/09/2025
» A pickup truck with a cargo of bottled water crashed into a high-voltage power pole in Chiang Mai on Tuesday afternoon, bringing down 24 poles and causing widespread damage.
Father, young son killed by falling power line in Tak
News, Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» A father and his young son were electrocuted when a falling power line struck their motorcycle while they were returning home from an outing in storm-hit Tak province on Tuesday evening.
India explores rare-earth deal with Myanmar rebels after Chinese curbs
Reuters, Published on 10/09/2025
» NEW DELHI — India is working to obtain rare-earth samples from Myanmar with the assistance of a powerful rebel group, according to four people familiar with the matter, as it seeks alternative supplies of a strategic resource tightly controlled by China.