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Higher food prices push February inflation up 1.08%
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/03/2025
» Headline inflation in Thailand rose by 1.08% year-on-year in February, fuelled by price increases for food, especially fresh fruit, food ingredients and ready-to-eat meals as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
Oil auctions herald new Thai supplies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/03/2025
» Authorities are hopeful for the development of nine new petroleum fields to increase long-term energy supply in Thailand, following an official invitation for investors to apply for an auction for onshore petroleum exploration and production licences.
Political tensions weigh on Thai stocks and casino plans
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2025
» Rising political tensions could be a drag on major government projects, particularly the proposed entertainment and casino complex, says the Thai unit of China Galaxy Securities (CGS), prompting the brokerage to lower its Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index target for 2025.
Govt turns to bananas as rice plunges
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2025
» The government will encourage rice farmers to grow bananas to supplement their income as rice prices continue to fall, said Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan yesterday.
Bridge sought after boy dies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2025
» The family of an 11-year-old boy killed at a pedestrian crossing in Sa Kaeo are urging authorities to build a pedestrian bridge to boost safety.
House grills Social Security Office over benefits policy
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2025
» The House Committee on Health yesterday criticised the Social Security Office (SSO) for allegedly providing healthcare benefits that fall short of those offered under the universal healthcare scheme, despite members' contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF).
More Chinese repatriation flights for scammers arrive
News, Assawin Pinitwong and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2025
» More repatriation flights from China have arrived in Tak's Mae Sot district to take home Chinese nationals rescued from call centre scams in Myanmar.
K-Asset sees appeal in high-dividend stocks, REIT funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/03/2025
» High-dividend stocks and real estate investment trust (REIT) funds are still yielding high returns in the Stock Exchange of Thailand as it remains attractive for medium and long-term investments, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
Gambling suspect gets nabbed for second time
News, Published on 07/03/2025
» A woman who was arrested and released on bail in a major case involving online gambling websites has been arrested again in a separate case.
Dodgers take throne: New 'Evil Empire' outspends all
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 07/03/2025
» In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the free-spending New York Yankees ruled MLB, winning numerous World Series, then-Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino hung the tag "Evil Empire" on the Yanks.