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Graduate unemployment surges as Thai jobless figures rise
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Degree holders account for largest proportion of 358,000 jobless as companies hesitate to hire amid economic uncertainty
PM urges central bank to cut interest rate to boost economy
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira tasked with coordinating with the Bank of Thailand on a range of fiscal measures
CP AXTRA’s 2024 Net Profit Soars 23.5% to THB 10.8 Billion, Board Approves THB 0.71 Dividend per Share
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Bangkok, 18 February 2025 - CP AXTRA Public Company Limited (The Company or CPAXT), an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer, “Makro and Lotus’s,” has announced its 2024 operating results, reporting total revenue of THB 512,042 million, THB 22,093 million increase year-on-year and a net profit of THB 10,837(1) million, up 23.5% compared to the previous year.
IEAT: Powering ASEAN’s gateway with Digital Innovation
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Thailand has solidified its position as a leading investment hub in Southeast Asia, serving as a key connector for ASEAN markets, supported by steady economic growth. In the first nine months of 2024, foreign investments in Thailand exceeded 130 billion baht.
Thailand's Economic Struggle: Can Former Asian Tiger Regain Its Roar?
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Growth slump threatens to relegate country to slow lane as Southeast Asian rivals race ahead
Airports of Thailand extends payment terms for King Power
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
AOT confirms there will no changes to contractual agreements with the duty-free operator amidst financial challenges
Thailand factory closures rise amid economic headwinds
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Trend shows no sign of abating, with forecasts suggesting closures will continue throughout 2025
"Buy now, pay later" trend surges among Thai shoppers
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The “buy now, pay later” has become trending among Thai shoppers, as new generation shoppers prefer installment payment to access goods without waiting for cash.
White Lotus Season 3 starring Lisa drives surge in Samui bookings
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Hotels on island where actors spent months filming hit series see reservations soar, as Thai tourism prepares for boom
Pichai to lead investment roadshow to Japan on Wednesday
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Deputy PM Pichai Chunhavajira leads an investment roadshow in Japan to attract investors in advanced industries. The Thailand-Japan Investment Forum 2025 aims to boost economic ties and highlight Thailand’s potential as a hub for future industries.
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand boost local currency transaction framework
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Bank Negara Malaysia, Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have announced the adoption of a harmonised Local Currency Transaction Framework Operational Guidelines (LCTF OG) and the expansion of eligible cross-border transactions under the framework.
ACT seals historic multi-billion-dollar deal with Saif Belhasa Holding
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Aiming to revolutionize the Middle East’s Digital Economy, with the UAE as the central hub
Nation TV awarded for its human right documentaries
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Nation TV’s Fact Investigative programme won the media for human rights award by Amnesty International Thailand for its documentaries on Monday.