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Impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have led some manufacturers to reduce costs by changing production methods, designs or machinery or reducing the number of employees on payroll. While these strategies may reduce costs and help their business survive, they may also result in lower quality goods. In the worst case,…

Water up to waist-high flooded riverfronts and other areas of Thailand after a tropical depression dumped heavy rains and knocked down trees, causing at least one death

As the world emerges from the pandemic and governments focus on stimulating their economies and prioritising a more sustainable and resilient future, spending on infrastructure will rank among the top priorities.

Depression Noru is situated over Thailand and flooding is forecast in the river basins of the Central Plains, caused by heavy rain brought by the storm converging with water surging downriver from the North.

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is ready to adjust the pace of tightening monetary policy if needed and would be prepared to hold an off-cycle meeting if necessary, governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Thursday.

Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated after recent flooding was set to intensify as Typhoon Noru hit northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.

The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday raised the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1%, in a bid to tame high inflation amid an uneven economic recovery.

Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated with flooding set to intensify and tropical storm Noru expected to bring more heavy rain after entering northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.

The global decline in currencies has not had a significant impact on Thailand's inbound market as the rates were comparable with a weakened baht, while those ready to travel are mostly high-income earners.