Exchanging Damaged Thai Banknotes Explained
In Thailand, whether a damaged banknote is accepted for payment often depends on the discretion of individual vendors. While minor imperfections—such as small tears—typically do not hinder daily transactions,...
Air India finds no faults in 787 fuel switch inspections
Air India has reported no mechanical issues with the fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 aircraft following precautionary inspections ordered after a fatal crash near Ahmedabad on June...
Thailand Opens Bidding for Bt100bn High-Speed Rail PPP
Thailand is preparing to launch a public-private partnership (PPP) bidding process for the operation of its first high-speed rail line, a major infrastructure project estimated at over 100 billion...
Thailand Offers Bt200bn in Soft Loans to Shield SMEs from US Tariffs
Thailand’s government has announced a 200-billion-baht soft loan program to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by a looming 36% US tariff on Thai exports. The measure comes...
Thailand moves to open satellite market to foreign firms
At its first meeting for fiscal year 2025, Thailand’s National Space Policy Committee endorsed a draft Landing Rights Policy that would permit foreign satellite services to operate within the...
M81 Motorway to Kanchanaburi Nears Full Completion
The M81 intercity motorway connecting Bang Yai to Kanchanaburi is expected to be fully constructed by the end of July 2025, with full-scale operations and toll collection scheduled for...
