Thai rice prices extend slump to 18-year low

Thai prices hit lowest since October 2007, as demand from Asian, African buyers remains weak PUBLISHED : 17 Oct 2025 at 15:06 Thailand's rice export prices fell for the fifth straight week to an 18-year low, while Indian prices held near their...

Thai Airways Partners With Unilode For Advanced Uld Management: A Leap Towards Operational Excellence And Sustainability

THAI Airways, Thailand’s national airline, has named Unilode Aviation Solutions, a leader in the Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair, and digital solutions realm, as its provider for comprehensive ULD management services. Advancing THAI...

Hong Kong launches probe after plane skids off runway, kills 2, in 'suitable' weather

Weather and runway conditions at Hong Kong's airport were suitable for normal operations when a cargo plane veered off the runway early Monday and ploughed into the sea, killing two people, authorities said as they launched an investigation into...

Thailand boosts its close air support with AT-6TH Wolverines

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) formally commissioned its eight Beechcraft AT-6TH Wolverines into service on 4 September, four years after placing an order for the light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft. Announced in November 2021, the...

Thai commerce minister meets Chinese ambassador to boost agricultural exports

Regarding trade promotion activities, Suphajee will lead over 60 Thai entrepreneurs to participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai from November 4-6. This event will showcase high-quality Thai products and expand export...

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to deepen economic ties with neighboring Laos by setting an ambitious bilateral trade target of USD 11 billion by 2027, nearly doubling current levels....

Thai fashion exports soar to 220 billion baht as DIPROM boosts SME soft power

Three emerging trends shaping the future of Thai fashion Despite the challenges in the overall market, there remain significant opportunities for entrepreneurs to turn crises into growth, as Thailand’s fashion market continues to expand steadily....

Asian markets extend gains, with Chinese shares up more than 1%, after Wall Street rally

BANGKOK – Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, with Japan’s benchmark creeping closer to the symbolically important 50,000 level for the first time as lawmakers chose conservative hardliner Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime...

Miss Grand International 2025 kicks off in Thailand, CJ Opiaza wows with dance moves

Save this page for the latest Miss Grand International 2025 news and features Miss Grand International 2025 kicks off in Thailand. Photo: Screengrab from YouTube/GrandTV The stage is set for another grand spectacle as the Miss Grand International...

Thai military details border fence and patrol road, costing 8.66M baht per km

The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters has disclosed the construction plan for a prefabricated concrete fence topped with razor wire along the Thailand-Cambodia border, accompanied by a patrol road. Specifications and costs: Razor wire, 45 cm...

Construction peril demands action

Accidents at large-scale construction sites in Thailand occur often -- only to quietly fade from public attention, leaving no trace of lasting accountability. A recent example is the sinkhole measuring 30m by 30m wide, with a depth of 50m, that...

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Debuts in Japan: US Release Date, Price, and Key Features Revealed

Toyota's latest off-roader made its official debut in Japan on Monday, 20 October, introducing the new Land Cruiser FJ — a compact SUV that combines retro styling with serious off-road capability. Built in Thailand and scheduled for a mid-2026...

Doctor is arrested while performing illegal penis enlargement procedures in the back of his Toyota Corolla

A doctor was arrested for performing illegal penis enlargement surgeries from inside his car. Pittaya Moolin, also known as 'Chang Yai Modify', 51, offered the mobile genital enhancements to men across Bangkok and nearby provinces. But customers...

17 multibaggers dampen silver's shine, deliver up to 13,052% returns over one year

Silver's over 75% returns in the past 1-year period is at its fastest clip ever and has been drawing comparisons with equities, having beaten all major benchmarks handsomely. But an ETMarkets analysis has found 25 stocks with a market...

Bangkok Süd M82 Schnellstraße startet Testbetrieb am 22 Oktober zur Entlastung der Rama 2 Route

Pendler auf der Rama-2 können ab dem 22. Oktober die neue Hochstraße M82 Bang Khun Thian–Ekkachai kostenlos testen – sie verspricht flüssigeren Verkehr in Richtung Süden. PATTAYA, Thailand – Der stellvertretende Premierminister und...

2025 Inspur SEA Cooperation Conference Held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jinan, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- On October 10, the 2025 Inspur SEA Cooperation Conference, themed "Inspur Inspires AIDC", was successfully held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nearly 200 representatives from government agencies, industry...

Thailand launches new insurance strategy roadmap

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is launching a new strategic roadmap to strengthen Thailand's non-life insurance sector, aiming to address rising disaster risks and the growing challenges of an ageing...

Diesel price expected to fall by 50 satang

PUBLISHED : 21 Oct 2025 at 07:01 The domestic diesel price is set to be reduced by 0.50 baht a litre on Tuesday, thanks to a decline in global crude oil prices, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon. The lower price comes after the Fuel Fund...

Delivery apps compete over stimulus discounts

Thailand's online food delivery war is expected to be reignited as Grab has launched new promotional campaigns and offered to cut its gross profit (GP) fee to 7–9% for merchants in response to the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme. The...

Brenntag expands partnership with Momentive into the Philippines

Essen, Germany – Brenntag has signed a new distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials Inc. The company’s extensive product portfolio features advanced silicone and specialty solutions that enhance performance across a wide range...