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Strict safety rules in place for ‘respectful’ Loy Krathong
Read more: Strict safety rules in place for ‘respectful’ Loy KrathongGovernment agencies are moving forward with preparations for the Loy Krathong Festival, which falls on Nov 5, while ensuring the celebrations are conducted respectfully during the national mourning period and with strict safety measures in place.
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Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
Read more: Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol lawThe Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.
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Cambodian rockets kill four Thai civilians in two provinces
Read more: Cambodian rockets kill four Thai civilians in two provincesFour civilians have been reported dead in two separate incidents involving Cambodian rocket fire that struck communities in two Thai provinces on Thursday morning.
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Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
Read more: Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with CambodiaThailand’s baht fell after touching the highest in more than three years on the escalating conflict with its neighbor Cambodia.
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Army seals border with Cambodia, closes temple ruins
Read more: Army seals border with Cambodia, closes temple ruinsThe commander of the Second Army Region suspended visits to the Ta Muen Thom and Ta Kwai temple ruins in Surin province and sealed the border with Cambodia on Thursday, following a landmine explosion that injured five Thai soldiers on Wednesday.
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PP backs public criticism of ruling in cadet’s death
Read more: PP backs public criticism of ruling in cadet’s deathPublic criticism of the recent ruling by the 12th Military Circle Court in Prachin Buri regarding two suspects involved in the controversial death of young cadet Pakapong “Moei” Tanyakan has been growing.
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ASPS sees Thai equities recovering
Read more: ASPS sees Thai equities recoveringThai equities are expected to recover in the second half of 2025, supported by expansionary fiscal measures, a more accommodative monetary policy stance and key earnings drivers, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
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Exporters urged to utilise B2B platforms
Read more: Exporters urged to utilise B2B platformsThai exporters should enter online business-to-business (B2B) platforms to capitalise on the dynamics of global buyers seeking new sources of suppliers amid global trade uncertainty.