May 26, 2025

Student Loan Fund Offers Significant Debt Reduction Opportunities

Bangkok: The Student Loan Fund (SLF) has announced an enticing debt reduction initiative, encouraging borrowers to pay off their student loans with significant discounts on the principal amount. Borrowers have until May 31, 2025, to take advantage of these benefits, which include a 5-10% discount on the principal and a full waiver of penalty fees for those who settle their

PM Holds Bilateral Talks with Philippine President to Enhance Cooperation in Key Sectors

Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra engaged in bilateral talks with President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, food security, energy, tourism, and the suppression of transnational crimes. Thailand also expressed its readiness to support the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in

Por Tek Tung Foundation Allocates Over 511 Million Baht for Community Initiatives in 2024

Bangkok: The Por Tek Tung Foundation has disclosed that it spent over 511 million baht on various social welfare projects in 2024. According to Thai News Agency, the foundation’s efforts focused on life-saving, life-preserving, and life-building initiatives, which included assistance for flood victims, the establishment of a medical assistance unit, and support for educational endeavors. Mr. Wichian Techapaiboon, Chairman of

GGC Wins S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Bangkok: Global Green Chemical Public Company Limited (GGC) has won the S and P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 award for the second consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to sustainable business operations in line with ESG principles. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Phakawan Kamolchaiwanich, Corporate Strategy Manager at GGC, represented the company in receiving the award from S and P

PM Reveals Youth Are Important Force Driving ASEAN

Kuala Lumpur: The Prime Minister delivered a joint statement at the meeting between ASEAN leaders and representatives of ASEAN youth, stating that youth are an important force in driving ASEAN forward, and supporting the development and participation of youth, pointing out that ASEAN must prepare skills, education, and training to cope with future challenges. According to Thai News Agency, Ms.

Bangkok Launches Operation to Combat Electrical Wire Theft

Bangkok: Bangkok has launched an operation to shock thieves who steal electrical wires and has strictly enforced the law to crack down on stores that accept stolen goods. It has urgently repaired power outages on 21 routes, which is expected to be completed by June. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, chaired the 3/2025 meeting

GGC Wins S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 Award for Second Consecutive Year

Bangkok: Global Green Chemical Public Company Limited (GGC) has won the S and P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 award for the second consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to sustainable business operations in line with ESG principles. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Phakawan Kamolchaiwanich, Corporate Strategy Manager at GGC, represented the company in receiving the award from S and P

April Exports Surge 10.2%, Pichai Confident Full Year Growth No Lower Than 4%

Bangkok: Commerce Ministry reveals that Thai exports in April 2025 grew by 10.2%, the 10th consecutive month, reiterating that the ‘Paethongtarn’ government has grown by 12.5% in 7 months, confident that the whole year will grow by no less than 4%, emphasizing the acceleration of negotiations with the United States, expecting that results can be concluded within 90 days. According