April 22, 2025

Pork Prices Soar, Food Traders Prepare to Raise Prices

Bangkok: Butchered pork prices have been increasing since the beginning of the year, especially during this period of extremely hot weather, which has pushed up the price of pork at the farm. Meanwhile, food vendors are preparing to increase prices by 5-10 baht if pork prices continue to rise. According to Thai News Agency, the upward trend in pork prices

Flags Lowered Across the Kingdom as Nation Mourns Pope Francis

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has called upon government agencies and state enterprises to lower their flags to half-mast for three days, from April 23 to April 25, in mourning of Pope Francis’s passing. According to Thai News Agency, Mrs. Natjaree Anantasin, Secretary-General to the Cabinet, issued an urgent letter from the Office of the Secretariat of the Cabinet. This directive

Thai Gold Prices Reach Record High Amid Global Economic Tensions

Bangkok: The price of gold in Thailand has hit a new record, reaching 55,600 baht per baht weight, aligning with global gold price trends. SCB FM has indicated that there is potential for further increases in gold prices. In the short term, the baht may weaken, but it is expected to strengthen in the long term due to declining confidence

Bail Granted for Pregnant Woman in Min Buri Assault Case

Min Buri: The court has granted bail to a 28-year-old pregnant woman, Ms. Worawan, who is accused in an assault case resulting in death. The decision was influenced by her pregnancy and her cooperation with the authorities. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Col. Sompot Thongmoon, the Superintendent of Min Buri Police Station, reported that Ms. Worawan, also known as

Thai Stock Market Expected to Withstand US Tax Hike Impact, Says Asia Plus Securities

Bangkok: Asia Plus Securities sees the Thai stock market as having passed its lowest point amidst global economic pressures. Mr. Thetsak Thaweetiratham, Executive Director of Asia Plus Securities, asserts that the impact of the US tax hike is unlikely to push the Thai stock market below the support level of 1,060 points. He suggests that the Thai government should reconsider

BAM Declares Dividend of 0.35 Baht Per Share

Bangkok: Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Public Company Limited (BAM) has announced a dividend payment of 0.35 baht per share to its shareholders. This decision was made during the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which was conducted via electronic media at the 17th-floor meeting room of the BAM Head Office. According to Thai News Agency, Mrs. Thongurai Limpiti, Chairwoman of

Elderly Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer to Extort Money from Temple Abbot

Bangkok: An elderly man who claimed to be a police officer and extorted money from the abbot of a well-known temple in Thonburi has been apprehended. The suspect, Mr. Jup Thipsuna, 43, was arrested on Phahonyothin Road in Ayutthaya Province as part of an investigation into fraudulent activities involving impersonation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jup Thipsuna was detained

Commander Reveals Sai Mai Police Station’s Involvement in Online Gambling Solicitation

Bangkok: The Commander of the Technology Crime Suppression Division has disclosed that the Sai Mai Police Station is implicated in offenses related to online gambling solicitation. This revelation follows the submission of evidence by ‘Kan Jom Phalang’ regarding a gambling website operated by an individual using the Facebook name ‘S.P. Sai Mai.’ The Cyber Police are currently investigating the matter.