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Spectrum shortage prompts fears of mobile data crisis
Spectrum shortage prompts fears of mobile data crisis
BANGKOK: The mobile spectrum could suffer a shortage by the end of the year, threatening internet speeds, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has warned.
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
BANGKOK: Thailand has become the world's second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
BANGKOK: The robust tourism outlook anticipated for Thailand’s upcoming high season is insufficient to offset the 7% contraction in foreign arrivals so far this year, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
BANGKOK: Commanders of the Thai armed forces have unanimously voted to indefinitely shutter Thailand’s border with Cambodia until the neighbouring nation is no longer deemed a threat, as well as to erect fencing.
Microsoft to build three Thai data centres amid national AI push
Microsoft to build three Thai data centres amid national AI push
BANGKOK: Microsoft Thailand is constructing three local data centres under strategic partnerships to deliver localised cloud services. 
Private sector wants confidence, liquidity, stimulus from new PM
Private sector wants confidence, liquidity, stimulus from new PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday (Sept 18) brought his economic ministers to meet the Thai Chamber of Commerce, which asked him in return to focus on confidence, liquidity and economic stimulus.
Dissolution timeframe confirmed
Dissolution timeframe confirmed
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the House of Representatives will be dissolved four months after the government delivers its policy statement to parliament.
Ratchanok lights up a dull day for Thais
Ratchanok lights up a dull day for Thais
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon moved into the last 16 of the US$1.25 million China Masters, but fellow Thais Pornpicha Choeikeewong and mixed doubles pair Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai suffered early exits yesterday (Sept 17).
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
SA KAEO: Thai crowd-control police used rubber bullets and tear gas yesterday afternoon (Sept 17) to disperse a Cambodian crowd that approached and reportedly assaulted Thai security personnel on the border in Sa Kaeo’s Khok Sung district.
New tool to aid safer corruption reporting
New tool to aid safer corruption reporting
BANGKOK: Chulalongkorn University (CU) has joined hands with the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) in launching Corruption Watch, a new digital tool that allows people to safely and anonymously report suspected corruption anytime.
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
BANGKOK: Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
BANGKOK: People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Senate boosts parental leave
Senate boosts parental leave
BANGKOK: The Senate has unanimously approved an amendment to the Labour Protection Act, increasing maternity and parental leave for employees.
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
BANGKOK: Senate committees have proposed measures to combat a wave of wrongful account freezes as part of an effort to eliminate “mule accounts”, which have been affecting innocent citizens.
Seaplane port to open in Trang
Seaplane port to open in Trang
BANGKOK; The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand plans to open a seaplane port in the southern province of Trang later this year.
Cabinet list to go to King this week
Cabinet list to go to King this week
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed the new Cabinet list is complete and will be submitted for royal endorsement within the week.
Phuket targets B550bn revenue during high tourism season
Phuket targets B550bn revenue during high tourism season
PHUKET: Phuket is setting an ambitious tourism revenue target of 550 billion baht for the upcoming high season, with early indicators suggesting a strong recovery approaching pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
More bank accounts may be frozen: Bank of Thailand
More bank accounts may be frozen: Bank of Thailand
BANGKOK: More people could face frozen bank accounts as authorities widen investigations into transfers linked to mule accounts, in an effort to recover money for scam victims, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has warned.
VAT rate to remain at 7% for another year
VAT rate to remain at 7% for another year
BANGKOK: The outgoing caretaker Cabinet has approved an extension of the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate until the end of September 2026 to ease economic pressures and sustain domestic consumption.
PM preps 120-day policy agenda
PM preps 120-day policy agenda
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul convened a high-level policy meeting at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters on Saturday (Sept 13), joined by several incoming economic ministers as the new administration prepares to present its 120-day agenda to Parliament.