WHILE 786 factories closed in 2025 and 1,220 new ones opened, there were more closures than openings in December for the first time in two years, PPTVHD36 quoted Kasikorn Research Centre as saying today (Feb. 6). This reflects ongoing structural problems and intense competition in the manufacturing sector, the research centre pointed out, Although
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Thai economy improves in September but slows in third quarter
By Reuters – published by CNA and Thai Newsroom THAILAND’S economy improved in September from the previous month due to a rebound in manufacturing, rising exports and increasing foreign tourism receipts, but it was weaker over the entire July to September quarter, the central bank said today (Oct. 31). Domestic demand also slowed over
Read moreCambodian tourism plummeted after border clashes
CAMBODIA’S Tourism Ministry has released latest statistics that show a 38.4% year-on-year drop in the number of foreign tourist arrivals in August following five-day clashes with Thailand late July, PPTVHD 36 said today (Oct. 7). Altogether 338,351 foreign visitors arrived in Cambodia in August, with this 38.4% decrease compared to the same month in
Read moreMark your calendar for the mystical Vegetarian Festival
THE ANNUAL Vegetarian Festival which is rooted in Chinese-Thai heritage is taking place during Oct. 20-29 this year with this observed as a period of spiritual purification, merit-making and blessings for prosperity, good fortune and longevity. During the nine- to ten-day period, travellers can witness grand processions of Chinese deities, striking rituals of spiritual
Read moreCopay cash being distributed on Oct. 29: Finance Minister
DEPUTY Prime Minister-cum-Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the public will be able to use the cash from the copay project over two months from Oct. 29 onwards with details of the scheme to be tabled to the cabinet next week, Naewna newspaper and PPTVHD 36 said today (Oct. 1). After cabinet approval the public
Read moreDengue fever cases soar over 43,000 during current rainy season
NATIONWIDE cases of dengue fever from the beginning of the year to Sep. 11 have climbed over 43,000 with 36 patients having died and it is children and adolescents who are at most risk of getting infected, Amarin TV said today (Sep. 22). Dr. Thaweechai Visanuyothin, director of the Disease Control Office 9 in
Read moreThailand’s foreign visitors drop 7.16% y/y in first eight months of 2025
By Reuters and published by Business Times THAILAND’S foreign tourist arrivals this year up to the end of August fell 7.16 percent from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday (Sep. 2) There were 21.9 million foreign visitors during the period, it said in a statement, with China the
Read moreThailand’s Q2 growth beats forecast but faces slowdown in H2 on tariffs
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter on strong export growth ahead of US tariffs taking full effect, but momentum is likely to slow over the rest of the year, the state planning agency said on Monday (Aug. 18). Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy grew 2.8
Read moreSurvey shows Bangkok is 5th most popular travel destination
A SURVEY of this summer’s travel trends by Booking.com shows that Bangkok is the fifth most popular destination for tourists worldwide, TV Channel 7 said today (Aug. 6). Ms. Sasikan Wattanachan, deputy government spokesperson, said this ranking, based on search and booking data of millions of travellers worldwide, shows Bangkok remains popular with travellers
Read moreAnalysis: Super subs save the day again as England go through to Women’s Euro 2025 final
By Reuters and published by CNA Geneva – Just when England’s reign as women’s European champions appeared to be coming to an end, their bench cavalry rode to the rescue once more as substitutes Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly got the goals that put them into the Euro 2025 final. Trailing 1-0 deep into
Read moreThai economy slows in May on weaker tourism, production, central bank says
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S economy in May softened from the previous month following a slowdown in the tourism sector and a decline in manufacturing production, which offset the surge in exports, the central bank said on Monday (June 30). The tourism sector in May saw a decline in both revenue and
Read more4.5 magnitude quake in Chiang Mai caused by Mae Tha Fault Group moving
AN EARTHQUAKE measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale that struck Chiang Mai at 2.07 p.m. today (June 2) was caused by a movement in Mae Tha Fault Group with many provinces feeling the tremors, TV Channel 7 said. This fault group runs almost north to south and today it was a normal fault movement.
Read moreCovid cases surged over 8,000 in one week
THE GOVERNMENT issued a warning to the public today (May 10) to take care of themselves because a Covid-19 outbreak is intensifying with 8,446 patients receiving both inpatient and outpatient treatment during April 27-May 3, 2025 and this does not include those who did not seek treatment at hospitals, Naewna newspaper said Mr. Karom
Read moreInternational volleyball tournament being held on Koh Samui soon
ATHLETES from 25 countries will be joining the 7th annual TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament on Koh Samui during March 21-23 with there being free entry for spectators to this thrilling sporting event. The now fully registered tournament will see 88 teams with 130 athletes from 25 countries represented from Europe, North America,
Read moreAnora was named best picture at the 2025 Oscars, which were handed out Sunday night.
By AP and published by Yahoo!News, CNN and ABC News Los Angeles – Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for “The Brutalist,” Mikey Madison took home the best actress statuette and “Anora” was crowned best picture on its way to five awards on Sunday (March 2). Aside from “Anora” being named
Read moreThai car production slumps 24.63% in January as sales, exports fall
By Reuters and published by CNA CAR PRODUCTION in Thailand fell a surprisingly large 24.63 percent in January from a year earlier to 107,103 units due to weak domestic sales and exports, the Federation of Thai Industries said today (Feb. 24). Thailand is Southeast Asia’s biggest autos production centre and an export base for
Read moreCobra Gold 2025 scheduled to begin next week
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE COBRA GOLD 2025 joint military exercise is scheduled to be held from February 25 until March 7 in Thailand whilst tensions in the South China Sea have evidently remained with maritime provocations and standoffs between the Philippines and China. The 44th United States-led military exercise is primarily designed to
Read moreNearly 4 million tourists flocked to Thailand in January
THAILAND attracted 3,967,469 foreign tourists during Jan. 1-Feb. 2, 2025 generating approximately 195.090 billion baht in tourist spending, TV Channel 7 said today (Feb. 4). Minister of Tourism and Sports Surawong Thienthong said the top five countries from where most tourists came to Thailand are China (710,687), Malaysia (482,719), Russia (274,680), South Korea (221,993
Read moreAnalysis: Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar’s civil war as junta flags elections
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News FOUR years after seizing power in a dawn coup that ousted an elected civilian government, Myanmar’s embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy – by pushing to hold another election. In the last two months, the junta has outlined plans to neighbours for
Read moreThe world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
By AP and published by Yahoo!News New York – From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. The New Year’s Eve ball dropped in soggy Times Square, where thousands of revellers stuck it out in heavy rain to
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