June 10, 2025

Thai Stock Market Sees Modest Gains Amid Positive Trade Negotiation Sentiments

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 3.92 points today, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand concluding the session at 1,139.16 points, marking an increase of 0.35%. The trading value for the day reached 29,300.62 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, market analysts attributed the upward movement in the Thai stock market to several positive factors. Notably, the United States announced

Commerce Seizes Vehicle Carrying More Than 8,000 Kg of Illegal Garlic

Sisaket: The Ministry of Commerce seized a vehicle transporting more than 8,000 kg of illegal garlic, sending it for prosecution to protect the rights of Thai farmers, strictly inspecting every transport checkpoint and warehouse in risk areas nationwide. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Udom Srisomsong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that on June 9, 2025,

Registering ‘Mangosteen in the Betong Mist’ as a New GI Product in Yala Province

Yala: The Department of Intellectual Property announced the registration of “Mangosteen in the Betong Mist” as a new GI product in Yala Province. The quality mangosteen is guaranteed by the winning prize in the provincial-level outstanding large-scale plantation competition, generating over 62 million baht in revenue. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Napintorn Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce, revealed that

Thailand-US Prepare to Negotiate Tariffs, Adhering to the Principle of “Thailand is a Constructive Partner”

Bangkok: Thailand is preparing to negotiate trade tariffs with the United States on the principle of mutual benefit for both parties. Thailand has proposed five main points, which must be urgently negotiated before the Reciprocal Tariffs come into effect on July 8. Thailand hopes that the United States will reduce the tariffs to the lowest possible level. According to Thai

Former Thai Prime Minister General Suchinda Kraprayoon Passes Away at 91

Bangkok: General Suchinda Kraprayoon, the 19th Prime Minister of Thailand, has passed away at the age of 91. He died of old age at Phramongkutklao Hospital. According to Thai News Agency, General Suchinda Kraprayoon passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at 1:57 a.m. The funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. General Suchinda, born on August 6,

Four Government Agencies Uncover Hazardous Waste Shipment from Morocco

Bangkok: Four government agencies have uncovered a significant shipment of hazardous waste imported from Morocco. The Customs Department, Department of Industrial Works, Department of Special Investigation, and the Port Authority of Thailand jointly inspected 36 containers weighing a total of 736 tons, identifying them as hazardous waste under the Basel Convention, posing potential risks to public health. According to Thai

Foreigners Barred from Using Thai 30-Baht Healthcare Card

Bangkok: “Somsak,” the Minister of Public Health, announced that foreigners are not permitted to use the 30-baht healthcare card. This statement follows a report of a Cambodian individual at the Thai-Cambodian border posing as a Thai citizen to access free medical treatment. He proposed employing biometric machines to verify nationality. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of

Thawee Denies Cabinet Reshuffle Discussion and Urges Non-Interference with Palang Pracharath Party

Bangkok: “Thawee” insists that the Prime Minister has not discussed cabinet reshuffle, asks not to interfere with the Palang Pracharath Party. “Thawee” confirms that the Prime Minister has not discussed the cabinet reshuffle, has not arranged a dinner with the coalition parties, and asks not to interfere with the Palang Pracharath Party. The leaked documents are confident that the Ministry