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Call for cheaper holidays to attract Chinese
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/04/2025
» With Thailand losing out to Vietnam as the most-visited nation in Southeast Asia among Chinese tourists in the first quarter, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) has urged the government to offer more competitive prices, noting that Vietnam's travel costs are now 30% lower and it boasts more fresh attractions.
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep sinking
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/04/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand continue to nosedive, posting a low for 2025 of 5,833 arrivals on April 16, down from an average of 15,000 to 20,000.
China's Xi to visit Southeast Asia as trade conflict widens
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2025
» BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping will embark on a three-nation Southeast Asia tour next week in his first overseas trip this year to consolidate ties with some of China's closest neighbours as trade tensions with the United States escalate.
US stocks soar on Trump tariff reversal, oil prices jump
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» NEW YORK - Wall Street stocks rocketed higher Wednesday following President Trump's shock move to pause many new tariffs, lifting an equity market beaten down by days of losses amid rising recession worries.
Casino bill to go before Thai cabinet on Thursday
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and News Agencies, Published on 26/03/2025
» The Thai cabinet on Thursday will consider the draft entertainment complex bill, which would legalise casino gambling.
Public polled on power rates
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/03/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is asking the public whether they want to continue with the same electricity rate of 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), which is the cheapest of three options for the period from May to August.
Paopoom touts cheap stocks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul says smart investors will notice now is a good time to build up their portfolios, given stock market sentiment.
Tariffs and the AI 'Sputnik moment'
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 26/02/2025
» In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, into space orbit. The man-made craft sent a radio signal back to Earth for three weeks before its batteries depleted. It subsequently fell back into the atmosphere after three months, having circled Earth more than 1,400 times.
Thai corporate bond sales to drop for third year on weak economy
Bloomberg, Published on 09/01/2025
» Corporate bond sales in Thailand may drop for a third straight year as the asset class faces mounting distress amid a weak economic outlook, according to the Thai Bond Market Association.
Malaysia sees GDP growth above 5% despite Trump tariff risks
Bloomberg, Published on 09/01/2025
» Malaysia’s growth is set to sustain last year’s pace and exceed 5% in 2025, driven by foreign investments and government initiatives that can help shield the economy from global risks, two key cabinet ministers said in separate interviews.