May 13, 2025

Bangkok Closes Chatuchak District Command Center After Auditor General Building Collapse

Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has officially announced the closure of the Chatuchak District Command Center, following the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General building. Effective May 15, personnel and machinery will be withdrawn from the area, though police will continue to secure the site and collect evidence until the end of the month. According to Thai News

Carcinogens Found in Furniture Warehouse Fire in Chalongkrung

Chalongkrung: Some toxic substances have been found to be carcinogenic following a furniture warehouse fire in the Chalong Krung 55 area. Individuals who were exposed to the smoke are advised to undergo blood and urine testing. According to Thai News Agency, experts have identified several hazardous compounds in the smoke resulting from the warehouse fire. These substances pose significant health

SME D Bank Unveils Special Loan Offers at Bangkok Money Expo

Bangkok: SME D Bank is hosting a grand event at the Bangkok Financial Expo from May 15-18, offering loans for SMEs at an interest rate of 3% per year, along with two additional promotions. According to Thai News Agency, the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) is participating in the 25th Bangkok Money Expo (MONEY

Thai Stocks and Asian Markets Surge Following US-China Trade Agreement

Bangkok: Thai stocks and Asian stock markets opened positively, buoyed by the recent trade agreement between the United States and China, while the baht experienced a weakening trend. According to Thai News Agency, Thai stocks kicked off the morning session with a 20-point increase, aligning with the broader Asian markets uplift driven by the US-China trade deal. Investors are keenly

Maha Sawat Canal Bridge Inaugurated to Alleviate Bangkok Traffic Bottleneck

Nonthaburi: The ‘Maha Sawat Canal Bridge’ on the Bangkok-bound side of Ratchaphruek Road is set to be fully operational by June 20, marking a significant development in the region’s transportation infrastructure. This new addition is expected to enhance the efficiency of traffic flow, alleviate congestion, and reduce accidents, accommodating more than 120,000 vehicles daily. The outbound side is anticipated to

Thai Stock Exchange Sees Morning Gains of 8.82 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning up 8.82 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand concluded the morning session at 1,219.76 points, marking an increase of 8.82 points (+0.73%). The trading value was approximately 29,017 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading session adjusted to maintain positive territory throughout, achieving a high of 1,231.02 points and a low

Treasury Department to Issue Digital Tokens to Address 2025 Budget Deficit

Bangkok: The Treasury Department is poised to introduce digital tokens, known as G-Tokens, as a strategic measure to offset the anticipated 2025 budget deficit. This initiative is part of a broader effort to allocate the annual budget for interest payments. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Patchara Anantasin, Director of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), announced that the Cabinet

CIMB Sees US-China-UK Talks as Positive Factors for Capital Markets, Recommends Saving in Secondary Market Bonds

Bangkok: CIMB sees US-China talks as positive for capital markets but still highly volatile, expects MPC to cut interest rates again, keeps an eye on trade war, recommends portfolio adjustments to diversify low-risk assets, expects secondary retail bonds to grow by 60 billion baht in 2025, targets 30% market share, focuses on long-term savings. According to Thai News Agency, Mr.