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The silk weaving legacy of Ban Khrua

09. May 2025

A 77-year-old artisan named Niphon Manuthas is dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of silk weaving at his small factory along the Saen Saep canal in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district.  This effort honours the revival of the Thai silk industry, a movement led by American architect Jim Thompson in the 1950s that brought international attention to the traditional weaving skills of... Les mer >>>

'3 Cuts' strategy to curb call centre scamming 'successful'

08. May 2025

The government has declared its "3 Cuts" strategy to disrupt call centre operations in Myanmar a success, three months after it was implemented. Les mer >>>

Solar rooftop market poised to heat up

08. May 2025

Competition in Thailand's solar rooftop market is expected to intensify, driven by lower prices, greater supply from producers and the government's promotion of renewable energy. Les mer >>>

Commerce Ministry focuses on fruit

08. May 2025

The Commerce Ministry is addressing falling fruit prices, expediting the distribution of 950,000 tonnes of produce both domestically and internationally. Les mer >>>

Modest export growth or contraction likely

08. May 2025

Thai exports are expected to post marginal growth or contract this year and next, largely due to the anticipated US tariff hikes set to commence in the second half of 2025. Les mer >>>

Raft of stimulus measures being mulled

08. May 2025

The new economic stimulus measures currently under review cover exports, tourism, tax base expansion and agricultural development, as well as soft loans to mitigate the impacts of a stagnant economy, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. Les mer >>>

Senators slam 'wasteful' renovation plan

08. May 2025

A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest. Les mer >>>