March 27, 2025

Cabinet Approves Emergency Decree to Enhance SEC’s Authority Against Stock Manipulation

Bangkok: Pichai, Minister of Finance, revealed that the Cabinet approved the principle of the Emergency Decree to increase the SEC’s power to prevent stock manipulation, prevent the sale of shares without actually holding them, and impose severe fines and criminal penalties. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced that the Cabinet has endorsed

US Tariff Hike Triggers Concerns Over Thai Automotive Exports

Bangkok: The automotive sector in Thailand is bracing for a significant downturn following the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and parts starting April 2. This development is expected to severely impact production levels and affect approximately 850,000 workers within the industry. Research agencies have projected that the tariffs, coupled with a decline in Chinese

SET Confident in Amending Law to Stop Stock Manipulation, Restoring Confidence in Capital Market

Bangkok: ‘Assadet’ is confident that the Cabinet will approve the principle of the draft emergency decree to increase the SEC’s power to prevent stock manipulation, restoring confidence in the Thai capital market and increasing the efficiency of trading supervision. Following the Cabinet meeting today approving the draft of the Royal Decree amending the Securities Act as proposed by the Ministry

Transport Ministry Prepares for Songkran 2025 Travel Surge

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport has announced comprehensive measures to ensure smooth and safe travel during the Songkran Festival 2025. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Transport, has directed the Department of Highways (DoH) to inspect and prepare key routes, including the opening of the M6 Hin Kong-Korat section for free public use and the M81 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi section for trial use,

Murder Mystery in Sukhumvit: Woman Found Dead in Condo

Bangkok: Discussing the case of a woman who was murdered and found hidden in a condo in the Sukhumvit area, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau called for a meeting to solve the case. CCTV footage showed that her foreign boyfriend left the scene with the victim’s belongings. According to Thai News Agency, this morning, the deputy commissioner

Thai Stocks End Slightly Lower as Trading Volume Reaches 27.6 Billion Baht

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed today with a slight decline, as the SET index dropped by 2.46 points, finishing at 1,187.90 points, a decrease of 0.21%. The total trading value for the day was recorded at 27,605.35 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the index fluctuated within both positive and negative territories throughout the trading session. It reached a low

GGC Advances in Legal Battles Over Missing Raw Material Inventory

Bangkok: Global Green Chemicals PCL (GGC) has shared the latest updates regarding the lawsuits stemming from the missing raw material inventory incident that occurred in June 2018. The legal proceedings encompass 8 criminal cases and 5 civil cases, with GGC also being sued in 6 civil cases. All cases have shown significant progress. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kritsada

Student Loan Fund Introduces Online Debt Restructuring for Borrowers

Bangkok: Student Loan Fund invites you to restructure your debt online, conveniently and reduce your travel expenses, via the Student Loan Fund website. Verify your identity via the ThaiD application from now on. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Nantawan Wongkhacharoenkitti, Manager of the Student Loan Fund, stated that the Fund has previously facilitated debt restructuring contracts at its office