March 27, 2025

Real Estate Center Expects 2025 Housing Market Growth of 2.2-3.2 Percent in Line with Falling Interest Rates

Bangkok: Real estate centers anticipate a growth rate of 2.2-3.2 percent in the housing market for 2025, aligning with an expected downward trend in interest rates. According to Thai News Agency, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has expressed concerns about potential import tariffs from the US, particularly affecting the automotive parts sector, which could necessitate a review

Police Identify Teenagers in Fatal Gas Station Stabbing Incident

Nonthaburi: Police have identified the four teenagers responsible for the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy at a gas station on the Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road in Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province. Authorities are confident that the perpetrators will be apprehended soon. According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred when surveillance cameras captured a group of four teenagers

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

Cabinet Approves Stock Exchange Act and 2026 Budget to Boost Economic Stability

Bangkok: The Prime Minister announced that the Cabinet has approved the Stock Exchange Act, aiming to bolster confidence and trust in the capital market and ensure the country’s economic stability. Alongside this, a significant budget of over 3.78 trillion baht has been allocated for human development, educational improvements, and enhancements to welfare and public health systems. According to Thai News

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,

Gold Heist Culprit Arrested After Extensive Police Investigation

Bangkok: The culprit who stole 160 baht worth of gold has been arrested. He was found to have scouted out the area before committing the crime. The thief was apprehended inside a shopping mall in the Bang Pa-in area after police reviewed CCTV footage for two days, revealing the thief’s pickup truck parked to scout the area before the crime.

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