Thailand’s SET lags, investors hope for trade deal

Key short-term market drivers include: Progress in US-Thailand trade talks Possible further interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand New fiscal stimulus in H2 2025 Inflows from the Thai ESGX fund KSecurities expects the SET Index to trade in the 1,145–1, …

Thailand Boosts Cyber Defences with 100,000-Strong Security Workforce

    Phase 2 of the project surpassed its target, training over 13,000 individuals from critical infrastructure organisations, regulatory bodies, government agencies, the private sector, and the general public.    A notable success was a 12% increase in the …

Vietnam Set to Overtake Thailand as Southeast Asia's Second-Largest Economy

  However, the report notes that Vietnam faces considerable hurdles in reaching this goal, including a slowdown in global trade and a growing elderly population.   Addressing these challenges will require significant improvements in policy efficiency, …

Kraiburg TPE to present latest innovations at Plastics and Rubber Thailand 2025

Waldkraiburg, Germany – At Plastics and Rubber Thailand 2025, KRAIBURG TPE will be present at Hall 99 Booth AL25 from May 14-17 at BITEC Center, Bangkok. Attendees can explore KRAIBURG TPE’s latest innovations in TPE for automotive, electronics, packaging, …

Thailand Grapples with Looming Social Security Fund Crisis

  Many countries, such as Sweden (67), have already implemented higher retirement ages. Any increase in Thailand, however, would be phased in gradually over the long term.   Actuarial assessments indicate that contribution rates may need to rise to as high …

West Australian tourist tragically falls to his death slipping down hotel stairs in Thailand

An Australian man has died in Thailand after falling down three flights of stairs in front of his wife the day before the couple were due to check out. Sean Christopher Collins, 59, and Carla Maree Baird, 58, were enjoying the nightlife on the lively …

Thailand clarifies new digital arrival card for foreign visitors

Bangkok (VNA) – Thai authorities have clarified information about the new Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for foreign visitors to the Southeast Asian nation, which took effect on May 1. The TDAC system replaces the paper-based TM6 form that travelers used to …

Khao Man Gai or Chicken Rice: Thailand’s best comfort food?

At its core, khao man gai is simple: tender poached chicken over rice cooked in chicken fat and broth, served with a bowl of clear soup and a dipping sauce on the side.   Walk through any Thai neighborhood, and you’re bound to find a khao man gai stall …

Thailand Swelters as Temperatures Soar; Heavy Downpours Hit South

    Meanwhile, the south of the country saw substantial rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 7:00 AM today.   The highest recorded rainfall was a significant 95.0 millimetres in Mueang Satun district, Satun province.   Bangkok also experienced unsettled …

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