July 3, 2025

Chalerm Yoovidhya Tops Thailand’s Rich List for Second Consecutive Year

Bangkok: Chalerm Yoovidhya has once again secured his position as the wealthiest individual in Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Forbes has published its annual ranking of the 50 richest Thais for the year 2025, with Chalerm Yoovidhya and his family maintaining the top spot for the second year running. Their combined wealth has soared to an unprecedented $44.5 billion,

Customs Department Cracks Down on Illegal Goods in June, Worth Over 146 Million Baht

Bangkok: The Customs Department cracks down on illegal goods in June, worth over 146 million baht. Total for fiscal year 68, various types of drugs seized worth over 944 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Panthong Loykulnan, spokesman of the Customs Department, revealed that throughout June 2025, the Customs Department suppressed the smuggling of illegal goods, working with

Thailand’s Digital Future: Key to Stimulating Growth

Bangkok: A new World Bank report released on July 3, 2025, suggests that digital transformation can boost Thailand’s competitiveness, with Thailand’s GDP projected to grow by 1.8% in 2025 and 1.7% in 2026. According to Thai News Agency, Professor Wisit Wisitsora-at, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, presided over the opening of the Thailand Economic Monitor:

SET Orders ECF to Explain Reasons for Adjusting Price and Exercise Rate of ECF-W5 So Soon

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand has requested East Coast Furnitech Public Company Limited (ECF) to clarify the change in price and exercise ratio in a timely manner close to the date of requesting the SP increase of ECF-W5 securities by July 10, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, ECF had announced an adjustment to the price and exercise ratio

Thai Stock Market Gains 11.52 Points as Trading Value Reaches 34,920.97 Million Baht

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 11.52 points today. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the trading session at 1,127.21 points, marking an increase of 11.52 points or 1.03%, with a trading value of 34,920.97 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the stock index experienced an upward adjustment throughout the day. The index reached a high of 1,127.66 points and

GC Collaborates with TPBI Group to Advance Sustainable Plastic Innovations

Bangkok: GC joins forces with TPBI Group to enhance the development of plastic innovations for the environment, driving the industry with materials for a sustainable future. PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in plastics and chemicals for creating quality of life, and TPBI Public Company Limited (TPBI Group), a leading manufacturer and exporter of integrated packaging

BAAC and Royal Forest Department Launch Pilot Project for Forest Restoration in Nan Province

Bangkok: The Royal Forest Department has initiated a pilot project in collaboration with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to restore degraded forests in Nan Province under the BAAC Carbon Credit project. This initiative aims to rehabilitate 423 rai on Doi Samoe Dao, establishing a foundational system for carbon credit trading in the forestry sector. The project intends

Thai Government Promotes Free HIV Testing to Combat Rising Infections

Bangkok: The Thai government is actively encouraging citizens to take advantage of free HIV testing services to better understand their health status, amidst rising concerns over HIV infections. Officials are emphasizing the importance of condom use during sexual activities to reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Recent statistics have shown a significant number of HIV cases, with