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TPC mulls expanding services to Thais
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:50:00 +0700
Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of long-term foreign residency programmes, is considering expanding its services to Thai customers to expand its non-visa business over the long term.
Household debt-to-GDP ratio forecast to decline
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:44:00 +0700
The Thai household debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to decline to 84% by the end of this year, regardless of GDP growth, according to a study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
PM issues deadline for exam inquiry
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:32:00 +0700
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Interior Ministry to conclude its investigation into alleged cheating in local government recruitment examinations by Sept 30.
Govt targets citizenship loopholes
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:26:00 +0700
The government has ordered a review of Thai nationality application procedures and citizenship granted over the past year as it prepares amendments to the 1965 Nationality Act aimed at closing legal loopholes.
Taiwan's ALP to build B10bn smart warehouse in Thailand
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:15:00 +0700
Taiwan-based smart warehouse and logistics provider Ally Logistic Property (ALP) is investing 10 billion baht to build the "Omega 1 Bangna" smart warehouse in Thailand, its largest facility in Asia.
Tie-up to protect pensioners from scams
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:10:00 +0700
The Government Pension Fund (GPF) has teamed up with technology companies to help protect elderly people from tech-enabled fraud.
PM distances govt from Vorapak saga
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:03:00 +0700
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has distanced his government from allegations linking former deputy finance minister Vorapak Tanyawong to Southeast Asian scam networks, saying Mr Vorapak must clear his name himself.
Fed rate hike puts spotlight on 2027 view
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:49:00 +0700
The Federal Reserve's interest rate hike has shifted market attention to the 2027 outlook, with persistently high borrowing costs and US bond yields pressuring Thai stocks, though a less hawkish longer-term assessment could ease concerns for emerging markets, note analysts.
Central invests $3bn in Vietnam to fuel growth
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:29:00 +0700
Central Group is investing another US$3 billion (100 billion baht) in Vietnam to expand its retail operations and property development projects.
New financial literacy programme focuses on Thai youth
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0700
PrimeStreet Group, a Bangkok-based investment banking and management firm, has teamed up with Chulalongkorn University to launch a new financial literacy initiative aimed at strengthening the money management skills of Thailand's younger generation.
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NikeSKIMS brings elite female Olympians to showcase in new campaign
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0700
As debate continues over the sexualisation of women in sports advertising, NikeSKIMS is taking a different approach for Fall 2026, placing four elite female athletes at the centre of its latest campaign.
Two unseen Monet paintings to be auctioned in Paris
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0700
PARIS - Two paintings by the Impressionist master Claude Monet that have never been shown in public are to be sold in Paris next month by the billionaire Schlumberger family of France, auction house Sotheby’s said Thursday.
Som tam and beer: Lisa lights up American TV
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0700
Thai-born global pop star Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal introduced US talk-show host Jimmy Fallon to som tam and her “special” cocktail made with Korean soju, Thai Chang beer and Sprite as she promoted her forthcoming mini-album on his popular late-night show.
New movies out this week: Sept 17-23
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0700
7 new titles that hit cimenas in Thailand this week.
‘Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger’ definitely lives up to title
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0700
For most of the 15 years since their split in 2009, the narrative surrounding the legendary British rock band Oasis has been “they are great, but …”. Now, with their Oasis Live ’25 Tour and its subsequent documentary “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger”, Noel and Liam Gallagher are back together to add another...
Changi crowned world’s best airport, Suvarnabhumi 36th
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0700
Singapore Changi Airport defended its title as Airport of the Year in 2026, winning the honour for the 14th time in the 27-year history of the World Airport Awards by Skytrax.
India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0700
HYDERABAD, India - When transgender woman Kali Sidharth Medepalli began hormone replacement therapy in India, she expected to complete her medical transition and undergo surgery within a year.
Guru's daily horoscope for Sept 17
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:36:00 +0700
The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.
Rosewood Hong Kong is the world’s best hotel for second consecutive year
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:48:00 +0700
The fourth annual edition of The 50 Best Hotels was unveiled at an awards ceremony in Paris last night. For the first time, the ceremony was held outside the UK, at Les Salles du Carrousel.
Vietnam's coastal gem
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0700
Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Lat are popular Vietnamese destinations for Thai tourists due to their historical sites and natural landscapes.
