July 7, 2025

Bangchak Green Miles Members Sustain Long-Standing Donation Tradition

Bangkok: Bangchak and its Green Miles members have upheld their tradition of community support by donating to public welfare organizations for the 19th consecutive year, embodying their commitment to fostering a sustainable Thai society. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Chief Executive Officer of Bangchak Group and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, along with other executives,

OR Collaborates with Bangkok Airways to Launch Thailand’s First SAF-Fueled International Flights

Bangkok: PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) has partnered with Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited (PG) to initiate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced in Thailand for the first time on international commercial flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport since July 1. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing the Thai aviation sector towards a

High Spending Group Stimulates Economy, Replacing Chinese Tourists

Bangkok: Krungthai COMPASS reveals that the trend of Thai tourism continues to recover. The group of high-quality tourists supports the Thai economy. Although the number of Chinese tourists has not fully recovered, income from the High Spending group helps compensate. It is expected that the total tourism income in 2025 will reach 1.74 trillion baht. It recommends that the government

Jatuporn Divides Responsibilities Among Deputy Ministers to Address Urgent Economic Issues

Bangkok: Minister Chatuporn Buruspat has taken decisive action to accelerate the implementation of the Ministry of Commerce’s policies by assigning specific oversight responsibilities to his deputy ministers. The move is aimed at addressing pressing economic challenges such as low agricultural product prices, counterfeit goods, and outdated legislation. According to Thai News Agency, Minister Chatuporn signed Ministry of Commerce Order No.

Pichai Chunhavajira Poised to Adjust Tariff Policies in Response to US Demands

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced that Team Thailand is prepared to reduce tariffs on various US products, encouraging Thai farmers and entrepreneurs to brace themselves for these changes by the critical deadline of July 9. According to Thai News Agency, Pichai, who leads the negotiation team, held discussions with relevant government bodies to finalize a

GSB Unlocks NPLs for Retail Loans Amid COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Bangkok: GSB unlocks NPLs for retail loans under state projects during COVID, starting with 200,000 accounts in the first phase immediately, and gradually implementing another 300,000 accounts by the end of 2025, for a total of over 1.3 million debtor accounts. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, President of the Government Savings Bank, revealed that the cabinet meeting

Thai Stock Market Sees Modest Gains Amid Fluctuations

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 3.06 points as the SET index ended the day at 1,123.00 points, a rise of 0.27%, with a trading value of 31,447.59 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the stock trading session experienced fluctuations, with the index reaching a low of 1,107.46 points and a high of 1,123.00 points. Among the securities traded, 191

Thai Stock Index Drops 5.2% in June Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Domestic Uncertainty

Bangkok: The Thai stock index experienced a significant decline in June, falling by 5.2% due to escalating geopolitical tensions, including the Iran-Israel conflict, a border dispute with Cambodia, and domestic political instability. Investors are closely watching upcoming Thai-US negotiations after former US President Donald Trump extended the deadline for new tariff implementations to August 1, 2025. According to Thai News