March 30, 2025

Ekanat Orders Inspection of Steel Bar Standards at State Audit Office Building Amid International Steel Concerns

Bangkok: “Ekanat” inspects the steel bar standards of the State Audit Office building, fearing links to international steel capital. He points out that if substandard ribbed steel bars are used, the structure will be brittle and easily broken. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry, revealed

SET Announces Resumption of Normal Trading Across Platforms from March 31, 2025

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has declared that trading activities across its platforms, including SET, mai, TFEX, and LiVEx, will return to normal operations starting March 31, 2025. This decision follows a temporary suspension of trading initiated on the afternoon of Friday, March 28, 2025, in response to an earthquake. According to Thai News Agency, the Stock Exchange

Din Daeng Checkpoint Set to Reopen Amid Crane Dismantling Efforts

Bangkok: The entrance and exit of the Din Daeng Toll Plaza are scheduled to reopen tomorrow at 5:00 AM. ‘Suriya’ has instructed the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) to prepare for the reopening. Meanwhile, the high-rise building contractor is coordinating with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to remove the remaining crane parts, aiming for late-night operations to prevent traffic disruption.

NBTC Launches Hotline 1531 for Earthquake-Affected Building Reports

Bangkok: The NBTC office has announced the launch of a dedicated hotline, 1531, for the Department of Public Works to receive free reports of buildings affected by earthquakes. This initiative underscores the NBTC office’s commitment to providing timely assistance to the public during disasters, a responsibility that does not require approval from the NBTC chairman or the NBTC itself. According

Interior Minister Orders Urgent Support for Earthquake Victims; MEA Stands Ready with 24-Hour Emergency Power

Bangkok: The Interior Minister has mandated immediate and comprehensive assistance for those impacted by the recent earthquake with its epicenter in Myanmar, which has also affected parts of Thailand. This directive includes a coordinated effort among all subordinate agencies to provide aid to victims. A critical part of this response involves the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), which has been instructed

Dee Prom Releases “Dee Prom 5 Gives” to Expedite Assistance to Entrepreneurs Affected by the Earthquake

Bangkok: The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIPROM) has initiated the ‘DIPROM 5 Gives’ measure as part of the ‘DIPROM Community, Here We Give’ policy to quickly provide substantial aid to Thai entrepreneurs impacted by the recent earthquake. This move aims to mitigate the challenges faced by business owners. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Natthaya Netyasupa, Director-General of DIPROM, highlighted

SEC Relaxes Submission of Form 56-1 One Report Affected by Earthquake

Bangkok: The SEC has ordered listed companies and companies issuing securities that were affected by the earthquake and were unable to submit Form 56-1 One Report within the deadline to request an extension, stating reasons for consideration on a case-by-case basis, by March 31, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the earthquake in Bangkok on March 28, 2025, has affected

Urgent Joint Statement on Real Sector and Finance Due to Earthquake

Bangkok: Real sector-capital market-BOT join hands to make urgent announcement before the Stock Exchange opens tomorrow to build confidence after the earthquake. Reporters reported that due to the earthquake on the afternoon of March 28, 2015, and the emergence of many crises, the Thai stock market was closed for half an afternoon. Condominiums, constructions, and high-rise buildings experienced cracked walls