Grab has reported a 50% surge in delivery orders from expatriates and digital nomads in Thailand over the past 12 months, with Thai cuisine such as fried rice, chicken rice, and Thai tea becoming clear favorites among international users. The ride-hailing and delivery giant has also seen GrabBike usage grow by 30% among this demographic, […]
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Electronic waste, or e-waste, has become one of the pressing environmental concerns in rapidly urbanising cities worldwide, and Bangkok is no exception. From obsolete smartphones to discarded household appliances, e-waste contains hazardous substances such as mercury, lead, and cadmium that, if improperly managed, can lead to severe contamination of soil, water, and air, posing significant
Bangkok’s real estate scene in 2025 has been a rollercoaster. With global economic jitters, rising oil prices, and political shifts making investors a bit cautious, it has been a challenging year. But don’t write off Bangkok just yet! Bangkok remains Thailand’s economic hub, drawing in astute investors eager to seize promising opportunities, particularly with the
Though the US has already reached trade agreements with many countries, Thailand’s negotiations with Washington remain complicated in the final phase as President Donald Trump says a Thailand-Cambodia truce is a condition for resuming trade talks. Wikij Tirawannarat, senior vice-president of Bualuang Securities, said the border standoff could have economic consequences given Trump’s condition. Trump
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The Budget Bureau has allocated a total of 87.36 billion baht to fund 148 economic stimulus projects, according to Theerarak Saengsanit, deputy permanent secretary for finance. The allocation accounts for 75.72% of the 115 billion baht stimulus budget approved by the cabinet in June. The cabinet had earlier approved the 115 billion baht tranche based
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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) is planning to spend more money in a bid to stimulate sales of EVs amid the sluggish automotive market in Thailand. The company, a subsidiary of China’s state-owned Chery Automobile, earlier announced a 5-billion-baht investment to build a battery EV (BEV) plant in Rayong, scheduled to
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The Thai Restaurant Association sees the price war among major shabu brands as reflecting challenges of the sluggish Thai economy, as consumers are increasingly seeking value-for-money dining choices. This price competition is also affecting small and medium-sized restaurant operators. Last weekend, Thai media reported on the launch of Bonus Suki, a new sukiyaki brand operated
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Thailand is backing green technology startups to build a cleaner, smarter, and brighter future. Today’s business trend is that customers are concerned about environmental issues, and organizations that prioritize sustainability will get more support. Thailand, including Bangkok, is making bold moves to support a cleaner and more sustainable future, and it’s doing it through green
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The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai). The rate, scheduled to take effect on Aug 1, is higher than Thailand’s key rivals in Southeast Asia, as a 20%
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Washington, D.C. — On May 11, 2025, the opening day of the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, President of Thailand Trade Representatives, led a high-level delegation from both the Thai public and private sectors to the biggest investment conference in the USA. The mission aims to deepen economic cooperation with
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