Bangkok: A lecturer from the Department of Economics at Kasetsart University has raised alarms over the potential for increased crime, including murder, if Thailand legalizes casinos without addressing underlying issues such as corruption and structural crime. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chittawan Chanakul, during her presentation at the annual academic conference of the Department of Economics, emphasized the need for integrating criminological

Bangkok: The Board of Investment (BOI) has announced a comprehensive plan to enhance the capabilities of Thai entrepreneurs and promote tourism, committing investments worth nearly 100 billion baht. The initiative is designed to bolster the competitiveness of Thai industries while adapting to modern global trade dynamics. It also aims to develop sustainable practices, with a focus on avoiding sectors vulnerable

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand is actively seeking public input on proposed changes to improve trading units, known as Board Lots, for stocks maintaining a closing price of 50 baht or more over six consecutive months. Additionally, it aims to review the lowest price range, or Floor, for new stock listings until June 13. According to Thai News Agency,

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning down 2.15 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the morning session at 1,193.62 points, marking a decrease of 2.15 points, or 0.18%, with a trading value of approximately 20,371 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts indicated that the Thai stock market experienced sideways fluctuations this morning due to a lack of

Bangkok: The private sector has highlighted multiple factors contributing to the contraction of the industrial confidence index in April and has urged the government to rigorously inspect counterfeit products. Mr. Apichit Prasoprat, Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), disclosed the survey results showing the Industrial Confidence Index at 89.9 in April 2025, a drop from 91.8 in

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has called upon Kingsmen C.M.T.I. Public Company Limited (the Company) to provide further details regarding the board of directors’ decision to suspend the annual dividend payment for 2024 by May 21, 2025. This request follows a deviation from the resolution previously approved by the shareholders’ meeting. Investors are advised to monitor this clarification

Bangkok: The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has reported a 3.1% growth in the GDP for the first quarter of 2025, with a downward revision for the entire year to 1.8%. The announcement highlights the necessity for vigilance towards economic fluctuations and advises the public to manage their expenditures prudently. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan,

Bangkok: The president of the Federation of Thai Industries has called for increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to boost their export capabilities amidst growing global economic uncertainties. Mr. Kriangkrai Thienukul, Chairman of the Federation, highlighted concerns over the unpredictable market conditions attributed to the ‘Trump 2.0’ policy, which have prompted the private sector to propose urgent measures