Tag: Business
Toyota to Begin Testing Hydrogen-Electric Van
Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced its plans to conduct public road tests of a commercial van in Australia starting next spring. This new van will be powered by a combination of a hydrogen...
Indonesia’s Plan to Develop 75 GW of Renewable Energy by 2036
Indonesia has set a goal to develop 75 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy with the help of international investors in the next 15 years. This commitment was made by President Prabowo Subianto's climate envoy,...
Thailand Sending 800 Workers to Israel Amid Conflict
The Department of Employment in Thailand has decided to send 800 workers to Israel this month despite the ongoing conflict in the region. The decision comes as many Thais are still interested in working...
Seizure of 94,000 Illegal Chinese Products in Bangkok
The Food and Drug Administration in Bangkok has made a significant move by seizing over 94,000 illegal Chinese products in the past three months. The crackdown involved raids on 47 Chinese supermarkets in the...
Challenges facing Cambodia’s ambitious canal megaproject
In August 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Cambodia to kick off the construction of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal. This ambitious project aims to link the Mekong River to the Gulf...
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....
Planning a Crackdown on Low-Cost Imported Goods: What You Need to Know
The Thai Pesticides Alert Network and the Foundation for Consumers recently reported that green Shine Muscat grapes imported from China were discovered to be contaminated with harmful chemicals. This revelation sparked concerns regarding the...
Bitcoin Price Hits Record $80,000 Amid Optimism Over Trump
Bitcoin reached a new milestone by nearing $80,000 for the first time, driven by President-elect Donald Trump's positive attitude towards digital assets and the potential for a Congress with pro-crypto legislators. The cryptocurrency surged...
















