April 22, 2025

Cabinet Approves Air Purifiers and Vacuum Cleaners as Controlled Goods in 2025

Bangkok: Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Minister of Commerce, announced that the Cabinet has approved the classification of air purifiers and vacuum cleaners as controlled products starting in 2025. This decision aims to ensure an adequate supply of these essential products to address public health concerns related to PM 2.5 dust particles. According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet’s resolution includes enforcing

Comptroller General’s Department Enforces New Procurement Regulations to Expedite Budget Disbursement

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has implemented a new ministerial regulation aimed at tightening control over procurement and contracting processes to prevent the misuse of appeal rights and expedite budget disbursement procedures. In an effort to address the persistent issue of delayed and inflexible procurement processes, the department has introduced measures to curb the repeated filing of appeals that hinder

Thai Stocks See Positive Close with 9.34 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 9.34 points. Today’s stock trading saw the index rebound in the afternoon after an initial decline in the morning. The index reached a high of 1,146.02 points and a low of 1,127.46 points. According to Thai News Agency, a total of 334 securities increased, 146 securities decreased, and 180 securities remained unchanged.

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

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

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

Army Commander Leads Funeral Rites for Colonel Phikharat in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai: The Army Commander presided over the funeral rites of Lt. Col. Phikharat Suriya and provided financial assistance to support the bereaved family. According to Thai News Agency, on the evening of April 21, 2015, General Pana Klaewplodthuk, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and Director of the Royal Thai Army Volunteer Project Coordination Center, led the second night