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Thai tourism momentum weakening
Bangkok Post
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August 14, 2025
Stiff competition from Vietnam a factor, domestic subsidy scheme ineffective PUBLISHED : 14 Aug 2025 at 17:39 Thailand’s tourism business could be slow for the remainder of the year, as the country faces more intense competition from Vietnam and...
Thai Banks Cut Lending Rates in Response to Central Bank Action
The Nation Thailand
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August 14, 2025
Thailand's leading commercial and state-owned banks have announced cuts to their lending rates, following the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) unanimous decision yesterday to lower the policy rate. On 13 August, the MPC reduced the policy rate by...
Why Bangkok remains the top choice for homebuyers across Thailand
The Nation Thailand
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August 14, 2025
In the residential rental market, Wattana District remains the most in-demand area in Bangkok for rentals in the first half of 2025. When categorised by property type, Wattana is the top location for both condominium and single-house rentals....
China backs Thailand and Cambodia in border dispute resolution
The Sun Daily
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August 14, 2025
BEIJING: China has voiced its support for Thailand and Cambodia in settling their long-standing border dispute. Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China’s willingness to assist both nations based on their mutual interests. Wang emphasised the...
Vietnam state-run Military Bank partners with Dunamu to launch crypto exchange
Coin Telegraph
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August 14, 2025
Vietnamese state-controlled bank Military Bank (MB) plans to launch a regulated crypto exchange in partnership with Dunamu, the parent company of South Korean crypto exchange Upbit. According to a Wednesday announcement from Dunamu, the company...
Companies showcasing new products at Seafood Expo Asia
SeafoodSource
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New product offerings for the Asian market will be on display as part of the event's New Product Showcase and Seafood Excellence Asia Awards competition. Seafood Expo Asia, organized by Diversified and running from 10 to 12 September at the Sands...
Thai banks start cutting interest rates
Bangkok Post
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August 14, 2025
Moves come a day after Bank of Thailand reduced policy rate to 1.50% PUBLISHED : 14 Aug 2025 at 13:16 Thailand’s top banks have started cutting lending rates, following the central bank’s move on Wednesday to reduce the benchmark policy rate to a...
Thai Stock Market May Tick Higher Again On Thursday
RTTNews
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August 14, 2025
The Thai stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one session after ending the four-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 50 points or 4.1 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,275-point plateau and it...
Thailand: Regulator launches fifth insurance development strategy plan
Asia Insurance Review
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Thailand's insurance regulator, the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), has launched the '5th Insurance Development Plan (2026-2030)', addressing modern risks. Public hearings have also been planned, following a focus group meeting to...
Thai Central Bank Cuts Rates to Support Slowing Economic Momentum
Khaosod English
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August 13, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.50% on Wednesday in a unanimous decision aimed at channeling more liquidity into the economy as growth momentum shows signs of weakening in the second...
world Daily roundup: Thai student kicks and rains blows on female teacher for not giving him full marks in exam — and other top stories today
Asiaone
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August 14, 2025
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Thai student, 17, kicks, rains blows on female teacher for not giving him full marks in exam Unhappy over his mid-term exam results, where he scored 18 out of 20 marks, a 17-year-old...
Thailand must redefine FDI for future
Bangkok Post
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August 13, 2025
Thailand's economic future looks increasingly uncertain. Once a rising star among emerging markets, the country now faces persistent stagnation. A key reason lies in how we have treated foreign direct investment (FDI) -- not as a strategic lever...
Starker thailändischer Baht bereitet Pattayas Tourismus Kopfschmerzen, während Europäer nach Winterangeboten suchen
Pattaya Mail
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August 14, 2025
Europäische Touristen planen ihr Budget sorgfältig, da der starke thailändische Baht Pattaya-Urlaube in diesem Winter teurer macht. (Foto: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Der thailändische Baht setzt seine Aufwertung gegenüber dem US-Dollar...
Thai Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Economic Headwinds
The Nation Thailand
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August 14, 2025
In a unanimous decision, Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut the policy interest rate by 0.25%, bringing it down from 1.75% to 1.50%. The move, announced at the committee's fourth meeting of the year, is a strategic effort...
Police continue to probe finances of HIV temple
Bangkok Post
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August 14, 2025
Investigators find inconsistencies in story of volunteer who managed donations at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu PUBLISHED : 14 Aug 2025 at 18:00 Police say they are gathering evidence to determine if any embezzlement has taken place at Wat Phra Bat Nam...
China, Thailand pledge to boost bilateral ties, Lancang-Mekong cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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KUNMING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa in Anning, southwest China's Yunnan Province, and pledged to enhance bilateral ties and cooperation of the Lancang-Mekong...
Don't panic: Your essential guide to Thai squat toilets
Bangkok Post
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August 14, 2025
Visiting Thai public restrooms in destinations like temples or gas stations can sometimes surprise travellers with an unexpected encounter with the traditional squat toilet. This toilet type, despite being challenging for those unaccustomed to...
IHG Accelerates Growth in Thailand by Introducing voco Hotels to Phuket
Hospitality Net
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August 14, 2025
voco Phuket Bangtao — Photo by IHG voco Phuket Bangtao — Photo by IHG (From left to right: Ms Sirintha Jariyakun, Chief Investment Officer, AssetWise Public Company Limited; Mr Sutinun Theparruk, Chief Financial Officer, Rhom Bho Property Public...
Norfund-backed Yoma Bank partners with MoneyGram to offer remittances for Myanmar’s migrant workers
ScandAsia
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August 14, 2025
Yoma Bank, part-owned by Norway’s development finance institution Norfund, has partnered with global payments network MoneyGram to enable near-instant cross-border money transfers to Yoma Bank accounts across Myanmar. The service allows customers...
Rift In Samajwadi Party, Thailand's Digital Arrival Card & More
The Times of India
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August 14, 2025
Union Minister Anurag Thakur Turns Tables On Opposition In 'Vote Chori' War With ‘Fake Voter’ Data The BJP has turned the “vote chori” debate into an all-out political slugfest, directly targeting Congress over alleged fake voters in Opposition...