June 9, 2025

Transport Minister Orders Acceleration of Key Infrastructure Projects

Bangkok: Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, has mandated all relevant agencies to push forward with significant infrastructure projects, emphasizing the need for swift budget disbursement to meet strategic targets. The Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Roads have been instructed to assess accident-prone areas and expedite the high-speed rail project between Bangkok and Nakhon

NETA Announces No Price Cuts Amid Consumer Queries

Bangkok: Neta Auto (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has announced via its official Facebook page that it will not be offering any significant price discounts on its vehicles, and emphasized that purchases made through unauthorized dealers will not be covered by a warranty. According to Thai News Agency, the announcement came after reports surfaced about the financial status of NETA’s parent company

Thai Stocks Experience Major Dip as US-China Negotiations and MSCI Adjustments Impact Markets

Bangkok: Thai stocks in May 2025 experienced a significant decline of 4%, attributed to uncertainties surrounding US-China negotiations and a reduction in MSCI’s weighting of Thai stocks. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) faced a challenging month due to these international and domestic factors, with experts and market participants closely monitoring upcoming developments. According to Thai News Agency, the Deputy

SME D Bank Launches Initiative to Support Entrepreneurs in Ubon Ratchathani Province

Ubon Ratchathani: SME D Bank is set to host a significant event titled ‘Bringing State Banks to Help the People’ in Ubon Ratchathani Province, aimed at facilitating access to low-interest loans and offering two special promotions. According to Thai News Agency, the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) is taking proactive steps to stimulate the

Thai Stocks Decline Amid Market Fluctuations

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed down 1.19 points today as the Stock Exchange of Thailand concluded trading at 1,135.24 points, marking a slight decrease of 0.10%. The trading value was reported at 24,061.72 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, market analysts noted that the Thai stock market experienced fluctuations within a narrow range, characterized by low trading volume. Factors influencing

SEC Imposes Civil Penalties on Two Offenders for Manipulating KDH Shares

Bangkok: The SEC has taken civil penalty action against two offenders, Ms. Wanlee Sangsiri and Ms. Sunitha Chutinthorn, for manipulating the price or volume of shares of Thonburi Medical Center Public Company Limited (KDH), by demanding a total civil fine of 17,215,750 baht. According to Thai News Agency, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received information from the Stock Exchange

GH Bank Unveils Low-Interest Home Loan Promotion to Boost Real Estate Market

Bangkok: GH Bank has announced a new real estate promotion offering low-interest home loans at an annual rate of 1.50%, along with repair and decoration loans starting at 1.00%, and high-interest deposits at 1.75%. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kamolpop Virapala, President of the Government Housing Bank (GHB), stated that the bank aims to support the Thai economy by

FTSE SET Index Series Review Results Announced for June 2025

Bangkok: SET-FTSE Russell announces the results of the selection of securities in the FTSE SET Index Series, review round, effective from 23 June 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the Stock Exchange of Thailand and FTSE Russell have revealed the latest review results for the FTSE SET Index Series, which will be effective from 23 June 2025. This review determines