Kubix debuts first project-based token

Kubix, a digital asset platform under Kasikorn Bank, debuted the Destiny Token, Thailand’s first project-based token, on the Kubix application yesterday to crowdfund Love Destiny the Movie. According to Apinya Ruangthaveekoon, managing director of Kubi…

Unemployment rate falls to 2-year low

Thailand’s unemployment rate dropped in the first quarter to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, boosted by higher employment both in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, as the economy gradually recovers. The government’s plann…

Roof producers seek AD waiver extension

Thai steel roofing producers have called on the Commerce Ministry to help extend anti-dumping (AD) duty waivers or scrap the AD measures on imported steel used in metal sheet production. According to Phunthanavud Thinkhumbeang, president of the Thai St…

FTI retains car output target

FTI retains car output target Federation upbeat despite shutdowns The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has maintained its car production target of 1.8 million units this year though many manufacturers have temporarily shut down factories due to a sh…

Sappe eyes B1bn expansion

Sappe eyes B1bn expansion Beverage maker set to hike production SET-listed beverage company Sappe Plc, the manufacturer of drinks under the Sappe brand, plans to spend 1 billion baht during 2022-2026 to expand its beverage production capacity as part o…

Flood warning for Chao Phraya basin

The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) on Sunday issued a flood warning for seven provinces in the Chao Phraya River basin as large volumes of water are flowing from the North. Floods, the worst in 50 years, have already caused widespread damage in Chom…

The go anywhere big boy

After months of anticipation, Thai automotive journalists finally got a chance to drive the new Ford Ranger pickup, and it was pretty awesome. Although the new Ranger may not be 100% new, with the engine and transmission carried over from the previous …