May 7, 2025

Economic Journalists Association Launches 2025 CEO Econmass Awards Applications

Bangkok: The Economic Journalists Association, in partnership with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB), the State Enterprise Policy Commission (SOE), and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 CEO Econmass Awards. The application period runs from May 10 to June 18, 2025. According to Thai News

Kui Buri National Park Mobilizes Team to Aid Injured Wild Elephant

Kui Buri: Kui Buri National Park sent a team of veterinarians to help an injured wild elephant. It was found to have severe wounds and its condition must be closely monitored. According to Thai News Agency, Kui Buri National Park dispatched a team to assist a wild elephant with an injured left hind leg, which was swollen and impeding its

Thai Stock Market Surges by 32.41 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed with a sharp increase of 32.41 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the trading day at 1,220.27 points, marking a rise of 32.41 points, equivalent to a 2.73% increase. The trading value for the day was approximately 53,984.70 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the stock index showed significant activity, particularly in the afternoon

Expected Sales of 98 Billion Baht at “THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025”

Bangkok: ‘THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025’, the world-class food trade platform, is back to being the biggest and most comprehensive in Asia, set to be held from May 27-31, expected to drive the economy by 98 billion. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, together with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Koelnmesse

Excise Department Confirms 1 Baht Tax Increase Will Not Affect Retail Oil Prices

Bangkok: The Excise Department has announced that the recent 1 baht increase in excise tax on diesel and gasoline will not impact the retail prices of oil. This announcement came following the Cabinet’s approval of the new tax rates, as per the Ministerial Regulations on Excise Tax Rates (No. 42) B.E. 2568. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Kullaya Tantitemit,

Warning Issued for Aftershocks Following Earthquake in Chawang

Nakhon Si Thammarat: The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province has issued a warning to the public to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks following a magnitude 3 earthquake that occurred in Tambon Sai Ra, Amphoe Chawang, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province at 5:00 a.m. Residents reported feeling the tremors, and loud noises were heard in nearby

Tourist Suffers Severe Injuries After Falling from Khao Le Viewpoint

Sadao: A tourist fell from a viewpoint on Khao Le and was seriously injured. Officials rushed to help and took him to the hospital. The cause is believed to be the slippery ground because it is raining a lot these days. According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred at a popular sunrise and mist-viewing spot in the Sadao District

Governor of Expressway Authority of Thailand Confirms Local Contractors for Chalong Rat Expressway Extension

Bangkok: The Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has confirmed that the ‘Chalong Rat Expressway Extension, Chatuchak-Lam Luk Ka Section’ will not employ foreign contractors. According to Thai News Agency, the Chalong Rat Expressway Extension Project is a 6-lane elevated road covering a distance of 16.21 kilometers. The project begins at the Chalong Rat Expressway, connecting at the