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Bangkok sinkhole to be filled, Samsen Road to reopen on Oct 9
Read more: Bangkok sinkhole to be filled, Samsen Road to reopen on Oct 9The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand says it plans to fill the sinkhole on Samsen Road in Dusit district of Bangkok and reopen the road for traffic by Oct 9.
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Cambodia told to evacuate its citizens from Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province
Read more: Cambodia told to evacuate its citizens from Thailand’s Sa Kaeo provinceAuthorities in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province on Monday gave Banteay Meanchey province of Cambodia eight days to submit a plan for evacuating Cambodians from two areas claimed as Thai territory.
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Police dig deeper into Nakhon Sawan temple funds scandal
Read more: Police dig deeper into Nakhon Sawan temple funds scandalThe Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is intensifying its investigation into the alleged misappropriation of temple funds at Wat Nakhon Sawan and a long-delayed Buddhist park project involving the former abbot.
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Thailand says nearing deal with US to lower 36% import tariff
Read more: Thailand says nearing deal with US to lower 36% import tariffThailand is close to an agreement with the United States to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports ahead of the Aug 1 deadline, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, who expects trade talks to conclude within days.
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Cabinet approves Vitai as next Bank of Thailand chief
Read more: Cabinet approves Vitai as next Bank of Thailand chiefThailand’s cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval for Vitai Ratanakorn to be the next governor of the Bank of Thailand, a government official said.
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Foldable phones struggle to make an impact
Read more: Foldable phones struggle to make an impactThe foldable smartphone market in Thailand faces significant hurdles when it comes to mainstream adoption, primarily due to the high prices of the models in the market, a lack of optimised content for foldable displays, and limited consumer demand.
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CRG prudent on opening new restaurants
Read more: CRG prudent on opening new restaurantsCentral Restaurants Group (CRG) is taking a more cautious approach when it comes to its expansion plans due to the current sluggish economy and weak spending power.
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Eateries hit by plunging sales, rising costs
Read more: Eateries hit by plunging sales, rising costsThe Thai restaurant industry is facing significant headwinds in the current economic climate, with many businesses reporting a substantial drop in revenue amid increasing operational costs.
