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PHUKET – The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc earlier this month has reached Koh Hey, a tourist island just off the southeast coast of this tourist island, with authorities continuing clean‑up operations on Thursday.

The Bank of Thailand has introduced tighter controls for online gold trading platforms in a move to curb their impact on the baht, with the new rules set to take effect on March 1.

The domestic housing market has already passed its trough, with supply and demand moving towards a more balanced level, says a property researcher.

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday filed a police complaint against members of the public who observed a vote re-count at a polling unit in Bangkok’s Kannayao district, alleging their actions compromised the secrecy of the ballot.

People across Thailand will be able to witness a “blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, which coincides with Makha Bucha Day, one of the most important Buddhist holy days.

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) unexpectedly ​cut its key interest ​rate ‌at a review on Wednesday, as it seeks to further support the economy facing challenges including ​US ⁠tariff uncertainty and a strengthening baht.

The industrial and logistics property sector continues to outperform other segments, supported by robust demand and ongoing government backing despite prevailing uncertainties, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.