May 13, 2025

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.

SET Joins Hands With Nasdaq To Enhance Thai Capital Market Potential With Technology

Bangkok: SET and Nasdaq sign MOU to expand cooperation in technology development, enhance trading supervision, risk management in Thai capital market, and expand into the use of AI technology. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Atsadej Kongsiri, Director and Managing Director of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), stated that the Stock Exchange of Thailand aims to enhance the infrastructure

GPSC Visits DOOSAN to Prepare SMR Plan

GPSC visits DOOSAN: prepares investment study plan for SMR, studies carbon-free energy solutions to increase power plant efficiency. Bangkok: Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC) announced that recently, Mr. Supoj Techawarasinskul, Chairman of the Board, led the board of directors and executives to visit Doosan Enerbility Company Limited or Doosan, an energy specialist in the Republic of Korea, to

Money Expo 2025 Bangkok to Equip Investors with Financial Strategies

Bangkok: The 25th Bangkok Financial Expo, known as MONEY EXPO 2025 BANGKOK, is set to gather leading national financial experts to host a series of seminars from May 15-18, 2025. The event aims to equip investors with strategies to navigate the economic landscape of 2025. The expo will take place at the Central Seminar Stage and Seminar Room, Challenger Building

Cabinet Approves Treasury to Issue Digital Tokens

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Finance to issue digital tokens, marking a significant move towards allowing small investors to participate in fundraising efforts intended to address the budget deficit of 2015. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Government Spokesperson Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan announced that this approval involves an adjustment to the public debt management