May 29, 2025

Student Loan Fund Delays Salary Deduction of 3,000 Baht for Borrowers in Arrears

Bangkok: The Student Loan Fund (SLF) has announced a postponement of the planned additional 3,000 baht salary deduction for borrowers in arrears, originally set to commence in June 2025. This delay aims to provide borrowers with the opportunity to settle their outstanding debts independently or engage in a debt restructuring agreement with the fund. According to Thai News Agency, Dr.

FTI Highlights Legal Loopholes Fueling Proliferation of Zero-Dollar Factories in Thailand

Bangkok: The FTI points out loopholes in Thai law that allow zero-dollar factories to spread severely, causing severe negative impacts on the industrial sector. It is proposing stricter licensing and cracking down on nominees. According to Thai News Agency, Mom Luang Pikthong Thongyai, Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), revealed the results of the 45th FTI CEO

PEA Issues Safety Guidelines for Electricity Use Amid Flooding Concerns

Bangkok: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has issued a set of recommendations for the public regarding the safe use of electricity during instances of flooding or standing water. The guidelines emphasize the importance of monitoring weather news and warnings from government and related agencies to stay prepared for potential flooding. According to Thai News Agency, PEA advises that before floodwaters

Thai Stocks Close Slightly Higher Amid Positive Trading

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 3.27 points today. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the trading session at 1,164.01 points, marking an increase of 3.27 points or 0.28%, with a trading value amounting to 34,788.54 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the index remained in positive territory throughout the trading day, fluctuating and reaching a high of 1,178.24 points,

BAM Launches TDR Factory Model to Enhance Debt Management

Bangkok: BAM is advancing the construction of a debt resolution factory (TDR Factory) to aid in debt restructuring, collaborating with partners to set up an FA Center aimed at assisting debtors and reintegrating them into the economic system. The initiative underscores BAM’s role as a “monkey cheek,” functioning as a Recycling Machine to manage 100 billion baht of bad debt

GH Bank Honored for Excellence in Corruption Risk Assessment for Second Year

Bangkok: ???. received a certificate of honor for the excellent corruption risk assessment for the 2nd year. GH Bank received a certificate of honor for its excellent corruption risk assessment for the second consecutive year. Today, Mr. Kamolpop Virapala, Managing Director of the Government Housing Bank, received a certificate of Corruption Risk Management System (CRMS) for fiscal year 2024 at

GH Bank Honored for Excellence in Corruption Risk Assessment for Second Year

Bangkok: ???. received a certificate of honor for the excellent corruption risk assessment for the 2nd year. GH Bank received a certificate of honor for its excellent corruption risk assessment for the second consecutive year. Today, Mr. Kamolpop Virapala, Managing Director of the Government Housing Bank, received a certificate of Corruption Risk Management System (CRMS) for fiscal year 2024 at

Thailand: Thailand has partnered with Japan to develop innovative dental drills, setting up a production base within the country. This initiative aims to reduce import costs by 3 billion baht, generate an annual income of 1 billion baht, and enhance public dental service quality. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak highlighted the collaborative efforts from