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Easing the shock of war
Read more: Easing the shock of warThe escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the looming threat of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is casting a long shadow over the economy.
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Thais begin evacuations from Iran
Read more: Thais begin evacuations from IranThailand has begun evacuating its first group of nationals from Iran, relocating diplomatic operations to eastern Turkey to support the repatriation effort.
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Hat Yai ordered evacuated as flooding intensifies
Read more: Hat Yai ordered evacuated as flooding intensifiesSONGKHLA – The governor of this southern province ordered the total evacuation of Hat Yai district by Monday evening as flood levels continued to rise, boosted by record rainfall.
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People’s Party names 3 PM candidates
Read more: People’s Party names 3 PM candidatesThe People’s Party (PP) has revealed its three prime ministerial candidates and outlined a policy agenda centred on equality, transparency and modern governance, insisting it will not leave voters guessing about its choice for premier.
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Trade ministry vows tight controls as southern floods threaten supplies
Read more: Trade ministry vows tight controls as southern floods threaten suppliesThe Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has ordered strict monitoring of food and household supplies in flood-hit southern provinces, warning retailers not to hike prices and urging shoppers not to panic-buy.
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More than 1,000 tourists stranded at Hat Yai airport, hotels
Read more: More than 1,000 tourists stranded at Hat Yai airport, hotelsSONGKHLA: More than 1,000 tourists were stranded at Hat Yai airport and hotels in Hat Yai district on Sunday, with the government providing assistance and deploying large trucks to help with transport.
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Bank of Thailand chief wants weaker baht
Read more: Bank of Thailand chief wants weaker bahtBank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Saturday that a weaker baht would be beneficial for the economy, and that there was room to cut interest rates if needed to support growth.
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Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continues
Read more: Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continuesPersistent rain has caused severe flooding in Hat Yai district of the southern border province of Songkhla on Saturday.