July 16, 2025

NBTC Pushes for Cheaper Mobile Phone Packages to Protect Consumers

Bangkok: The NBTC office is advocating for a change in mobile phone pricing guidelines, allowing operators to release ‘Blue Flag packages’ at prices lower than the original cap of 240 baht per month to ensure access to quality basic services for users. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Trirat Viriyasirikul, Deputy Secretary-General and Acting Secretary-General of the National Broadcasting and

Cassava Growers Fear 36% Tariff Will Affect Starch Export Costs to the US

Bangkok: The president of the Thai Cassava Trade Association has expressed concerns over the potential impact of a 36% tariff imposed by the Trump administration on cassava starch exports to the United States. This increase in tariffs threatens Thailand’s competitive edge, particularly against Vietnam, its primary competitor, which faces only a 20% tariff. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Amnat

Thai Stock Market Sees Slight Decline Amid Fluctuating Trade

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed today at 1,157.63 points, down 3.38 points (-0.29%), with a trading value of 42,928.06 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading saw the index fluctuate between positive and negative territory. The index reached a high of 1,167.80 points and a low of 1,154.13 points. Among the securities, 176 increased, 272

BOT Governor Says Tariff Adjustment Must Be Made, Indicates GDP Adjustment or Not, Waiting for Results of Thai-US Negotiations

Bangkok: The Governor of the Bank of Thailand stated that the tariff affects both the export group, import group, and SME group. He believes that it is an important opportunity for long-term adjustment. Whether or not it will adjust GDP depends on the results of the negotiation between Thailand and the United States. He emphasized that monetary policy does not

MEA and Royal Photographic Society Launch ‘Wireless Metropolis’ Photo Contest with 120,000 Baht Prize

Bangkok: The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) in collaboration with the Royal Photographic Society of Thailand has announced an exciting photo contest titled ‘Wireless Metropolis to the Modernity of the Future’. This competition invites photographers to capture the evolving landscapes of Bangkok, focusing on the areas transformed by the MEA’s ‘Underground Power Line Project’. The project aims to meet the increasing

MEA Holds Meeting to Discuss Underground Power Line Project Along Purple Line South

Bangkok: MEA held a meeting to explain the underground power line project along the Purple Line, Prajadhipok Road, and Somdej Phra Chao Taksin Road. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thitiwut Ngernklai, the Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), chaired this meeting, emphasizing the transition from overhead to underground power lines. This initiative is part of an effort

FETCO Warns of Investor Shift to Vietnam and Indonesia if Thailand Faces 36% Tax

Bangkok: FETCO fears investors will relocate to Vietnam and Indonesia if Thailand is charged a 36% tax, causing negative exports, with GDP in 2025 growing less than 1.5%. It is said that if the tax is not more than 25%, it can still be managed. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Capital

PTT Exploration and Production Secures Top Honors at Money & Banking Awards 2025

Bangkok: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited has been awarded the title of Best Company of the Year 2025 in the Stock Exchange of Thailand at the Money and Banking Awards 2025. This prestigious accolade recognizes the company’s exemplary performance and leadership in the Thai business landscape. According to Thai News Agency, the awards ceremony, organized by the Bank