Though Thailand faces gloomy economic prospects with a surge in inflation, higher energy prices and persistent Covid outbreaks, a performance by Thai rapper Danupha “Milli” Khanatheerakul at the Coachella Festival in California that was capped by her eating khao nieo mamuang (mango sticky rice) on stage went viral on social media, reigniting buzz over the […]
Read MoreDomestic car sales in March rose 9.1% from a year earlier to 87,245 units, helped by improved economic activity following an easing of coronavirus curbs and relief measures, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Monday. Higher-than-expected bookings during the Bangkok International Motor Show between late March and early April were also a boost, […]
Read MorePlastics have been a major driver of human progress over the last century. This diverse group of materials has evolved to underpin our modern world with numerous applications that make our daily lives more comfortable. Our intensive reliance on plastic has created an “Age of Disposables” — creating new challenges from this essential material. Over […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 33.96 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening slightly from Friday’s close of 33.94 and edging closer to the 34 level. The Thai currency is expected to move between 33.85 and 34.05 during the day and between 33.60 and 34.15 during the week, Krungthai market strategist Poon Panichpibool said. Poon predicted […]
Read MoreThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to extend the diesel excise tax reduction for another three months to slow soaring energy prices and give businesses and households more time to adjust to higher manufacturing and living costs. The government previously agreed to halve the tax usually levied at 5.99 baht […]
Read MoreExports rose a much faster than expected 19.5% in March from a year earlier, boosted by surging shipments of gold and electronics, Customs Department data showed on Friday. That compares with a forecast for a rise of 2.4% in March in a Reuters poll and February’s 16.2% increase. Imports rose 18% year-on-year in March, also […]
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