Influencer's use of state chopper upsets
People's Party (PP) MPs have questioned influencer Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet's use of a Ministry of Agriculture helicopter to deliver flood relief.

Ekniti welcomes roll-out of co-payment scheme
Registration for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" programme has officially opened, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

Global investors fear missing the trends
Global investors appear to be in a "fear of missing out" (FOMO) mode, with strong buying momentum continuing to flow into gold and trendy equities worldwide, despite heightened risks from renewed US-China trade tensions and political uncertainty in the US.

Oversight of gross profit fee examined
The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Etda) is conducting a study into efforts to govern the gross profit (GP) fee charged by digital platforms, having been assigned this task by Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob.

Rising aviation fees may hamper tourism
Rising aviation service fees in Thailand, including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax, could potentially hinder airlines already posting thin profit margins, derailing efforts to restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Savvy execs riff on CEO branding strategies
In the digital era, a number of well-known chief executives are breaking free from the conference room to capitalise on social media, seeking to brand themselves, talk to customers and build fan communities to strengthen their businesses.

Pension tension as Thailand eyes 65
The country's working-age demographics are a topic of widespread debate, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul floating the idea of raising the retirement age from 60 to 65.

Thais, Cambodia to clash in Songkhla
The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) staged the official draw for the 2025 SEA Games football competitions in Bangkok on Sunday -- but the ceremony unfolded under a pall of controversy after Timor-Leste accused Thailand of shutting its men's team out of the tournament.

Susco shifts to dining, shopping
Local oil retailer Susco Plc is rebranding its image by turning petrol stations into "Susco Squares", offering eating and shopping options to motorists.

Line BK growth continues 5 years on
After five years of operation, Line BK, a pioneering digital banking platform in Thailand, continues to post solid business momentum and remains confident in its competitiveness as virtual banks prepare their functions.