July 1, 2025

Thai Stocks Edge Up Slightly in Morning Trading

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning up 2.57 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed this morning at 1,092.13 points, up 2.57 points (+0.24%), with a trading value of approximately 15,278 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading index moved in positive territory, reaching a high of 1,096.16 points and a low of 1,086.56 points.

Cabinet Greenlights ‘You Fight, We Help, Phase 2’ to Aid Small Debtors

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the ‘You Fight, We Help, Phase 2’ project, a strategic initiative aimed at alleviating the financial burden on small debtors through measures such as the ‘Pay, Cut the Principal’ to facilitate reduced debt obligations, allowing debtors to pay 2 percent of the principal and benefit from a three-year debt suspension. According to Thai News Agency,

Chamber of Commerce Warns of Risks to Thai Economy, Pushes for Urgent Export Policy Implementation

Bangkok: The president of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has called for immediate action from the new commerce minister to address pressing economic challenges, emphasizing the need to accelerate export policy implementation while preserving economic sovereignty and ensuring border trade security. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Poj Aramwattananon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade

GPSC Prepares to Develop SMR with Gen IV Systems

Bangkok: GPSC is ready to develop SMR power plant projects with partners using Gen IV systems. Mr. Sirimeth Lipakorn, President and Acting Chief Operating Officer of Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), the innovation leader of the power business of PTT Group, revealed that GPSC is studying the feasibility of developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power plant project.

Cabinet Approves Nationwide Increase in Minimum Wage to 400 Baht

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved an increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day for workers in Bangkok, as well as those employed in the tourism, hotel, and entertainment sectors, effective from July 1, 2025. This decision marks a significant policy shift aimed at improving the standard of living for workers in these industries. According to Thai News

TRINITY Anticipates Suriya to Lead Cabinet Before Transfer to Phumtham as Acting PM

Bangkok: TRINITY expects ‘Suriya’ to sit as acting PM, leading the cabinet to swear an oath before moving ‘Phumtham’ to sit as acting PM instead. It is estimated that if the Constitutional Court finds ‘Paethongtarn’ guilty, a new PM must be elected. However, if the Pheu Thai government receives more than 250 votes, it will not be an obstacle to

Bangkok Airways Commits to Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Commercial Flights

Bangkok: Bangkok Airways has officially announced the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on commercial flights starting from July 1, 2025. The initiative is part of the airline’s Low Carbon Skies campaign, which aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and promote Thailand’s green aviation industry. According to Thai News Agency, Captain Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways, emphasized that the

BOT Reveals ‘You Fight, We Help’ Phase 2 with 1.8 Million Eligible Debtors

Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced the expansion of its debt relief initiative, ‘You Fight, We Help’ Phase 2, which now includes the ‘Pay, Cut the Principal’ measure and broadens the scope of existing measures ‘Pay Directly, Maintain Assets’ and ‘Pay, Close, Finish’. The initiative aims to assist 1.8 million debtors, representing a total debt value of approximately