President allots B1bn for new flour mill
SET-listed President Bakery, the producer and distributor of bakery products under the Farmhouse brand, plans to invest around 1 billion baht for a new flour mill, while insisting it plans to maintain product prices for now despite increasing production costs.

Mexico pyramid shooter planned attack, fixated on US massacre
MEXICO CITY - The gunman who killed a Canadian tourist and wounded 13 others at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan pyramids had planned the attack days in advance, officials said Tuesday, as evidence pointed to him being inspired by a US massacre.

Turning AI ambition into results
Thailand is emerging as part of Southeast Asia's next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, but faces significant challenges in translating ambition into measurable economic value.

Central Group deepens European push
Central Group marks 15 years of expansion in Europe with new flagship launches and strategic leadership appointments.

Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules
Local airlines have continued to reduce capacity by consolidating less profitable flights into remaining services to stay afloat amid rising jet fuel prices, while Japan Airlines and ANA announced a doubling of fuel surcharges, with Thailand-bound fuel surcharges increasing from about 3,000 baht to 6,000 baht.

Hudson sticks to core, blooding starlets
Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson said he will stick with the same core group of players for the upcoming Fifa Day warm-up matches and the AFF Hyundai Cup 2026 but young players will also be given a chance to join the squad to gain experience.

FM launches diplomatic reset plan
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has unveiled a more proactive diplomatic strategy aimed at guiding the country through growing global uncertainty.

Govt denies plotting VAT hike
The government has firmly denied reports suggesting a planned hike in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, describing the claims as misinformation and reiterating its commitment to easing the cost of living for the general public.

Industrial land prices flat as Chinese investors sell up
Despite strong demand, average asking prices for industrial land are expected to remain flat due to an influx of land from Chinese investors unable to lease or operate businesses on their plots, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.

Plastic supply dubbed stable
Supplies of plastic pellets and plastic packaging are sufficient and expected to last until at least July, according to plastic pellet manufacturers, distributors, and industrial users.