Tag: Bangkok
Baht Reaches 3-Month Low, Boosting Exports
The baht has reached a three-month low against the dollar, but Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul believes this is beneficial for exports. He mentioned that the baht's depreciation is advantageous for trade and is...
Affordable 20-Baht Transit Fare Extended Until 2025
The government has decided to extend the 20-baht flat fare for the Red and Purple electric train lines for another year. The budget of 400 million baht has been approved to support this extension....
Investigation into Rama IV Falling Beam: Causes, Impact, and Solutions
Crisis on Rama IV Road: The Falling Beam In a shocking turn of events on Saturday, a concrete beam plummeted from a crane at the Srifuengfung Building on Rama IV Road, causing damage to three...
Rama II Roadworks Put on Hold by Ministry
Transport Ministry Halts Rama II Roadworks to Ease Holiday Travel In a move aimed at benefiting holiday travellers, the Transport Ministry has ordered the suspension of all construction projects along Rama II Road from December...
Reduced FIDF Fee: Thai Banks’ Payment Update
Thai banks have agreed to pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for the next three years, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul....
Criticism of Bangkok’s Free Public Transport Plan Sparks Debate
Debate Over Bangkok's Free Public Transport Initiatives Public transportation has become the focal point of a heated debate in Bangkok, as the government's decision to allocate 140 million baht to provide free rides sparks controversy....
Concrete Beam Falls on Rama IV Road: Incident Update and Safety Measures
Concrete Beam Incident on Rama IV Road: A Closer Look at the Unfortunate Accident A startling incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Bangkok, near the Lumpini intersection on Rama IV Road, involving a concrete beam...
Chuan Criticizes Government Handouts: Veteran Thai Leader’s Perspective
Chuan Leekpai Criticizes Government Handouts In a recent development that has sparked controversy, Democrat list MP Chuan Leekpai voiced his criticism of the government's cash handout policy. The veteran Thai leader, a former premier and...
Low-Cost Dubai-Like Hub Planned by AirAsia Founder in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur
Discount airline AirAsia, founded by Tony Fernandes, is gearing up to establish low-cost hubs in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur with the aim of replicating the global connectivity success of Dubai. After facing significant challenges...
