Bangkok: The FTI revealed that the industrial confidence index for June 2015 hit 87.7, the lowest in 8 months, pressured by the problems of the Cambodian border checkpoint and US taxes. It is proposed that the government speed up the amendment of trade laws and accelerate the spending of the budget to stimulate the economy. According to Thai News Agency,

Bangkok: The Ministry of Energy is preparing to sign a contract to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Cheniere, based in Sania, USA, as well as from sources in Alaska, under conditions of affordable prices. The new Power Development Plan (PDP) is expected to be completed this year. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Prasert Sinsukprasert, Permanent Secretary of the

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning up 0.24 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed this morning at 1,161.25 points, marking a slight increase of 0.24 points, or 0.02%, with a trading value of approximately 24,423 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading session saw the index experiencing minimal fluctuations. It reached a high of 1,167.80 points

Bangkok: The government has released the results of the lottery draw held on July 16, 2025. The winning number for the first prize is 245324. According to Thai News Agency, the first 3-digit prize numbers are 995 and 171, while the last 3-digit prize numbers drawn are 084 and 336. The last 2-digit prize number is 26.

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) recently hosted the 2nd SET Sustainability Forum/2025 under the theme ‘Claims, Consequences, and Credibility: Capital Market for Climate Action’, highlighting the evolving focus of the global capital market. This shift moves from merely setting climate goals to establishing credibility through quality data and measurable actions, which in turn impact competitiveness and access to

Bangkok: Thailand is hosting the 33rd ASEAN Livestock Conference to promote regional cooperation towards sustainable livestock production. The Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development pointed out that the 36% US tariff will cause difficulties for Thai farmers but is ready to comply with the policy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Somchuan

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce is fast-tracking its efforts to support Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira in negotiations with the United States ahead of the looming 36% tariff deadline. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Minister of Commerce Mr. Chantavit Tanthasit disclosed that the ministry is swiftly analyzing the impact of the ‘Trump tariff’ to aid ‘Team Thailand’ in its

Bangkok: Mr. Chantavit Tanthasit, Deputy Minister of Commerce, engaged in discussions with Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, in a bid to enhance cooperation and expedite trade negotiations aimed at adjusting the trade balance. The discussions, held at the Ministry of Commerce, marked a significant step towards reducing impacts and increasing the value of Thai local content. According