July 21, 2025

Bangchak Unveils ’72nd Anniversary Garden’ to Promote Community Well-Being

Bangkok: Bangchak and BSRC have inaugurated the ’72nd Anniversary Garden, Bangchak Fulfills Happiness for Society’, transforming the Expressway Authority of Thailand’s land into a community park. The initiative was handed over to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for management. Bangchak Group, represented by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Bangchak Sriracha Public Company Limited (BSRC), organized the ceremony, which was

Ministry of Commerce Launches Measures to Boost Longan and Mangosteen Prices

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce is actively addressing the issue of low prices for longan and mangosteen, crucial agricultural products in Thailand. The ministry is focusing on increasing the prices of longan in the North and mangosteen in the South, as part of a broader strategy to stabilize the market. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Minister of Commerce, Mr.

Government Savings Bank Initiates Plan to Instill Savings Habits in Thai Youth

Bangkok: The Government Savings Bank is actively promoting a savings discipline program aimed at educating Thai children on the importance of saving, with the government providing monthly contributions. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Jarulak Ruangsuwan, Secretary-General of the National Savings Fund (NSF), participated in a meeting dedicated to fostering savings habits among students. The focus was on imparting knowledge

CIMB Thai Reports 1 Billion Baht Net Profit for First Half of 2025

Bangkok: CIMB Thai Bank announced a net profit of 1,012.6 million baht for the first six months of 2025, reflecting a 21.8% decrease from the previous year. According to Thai News Agency, the decline in net profit is attributed to one-off adjustments, including changes to the effective interest rate income recognition and provisions for additional credit losses. These measures are

SCB X’s Net Profit Soars to 12.7 Billion Baht in Second Quarter of 2025

Bangkok: SCB X Public Company Limited has reported a net profit of 12,786 million baht for the second quarter of 2025, marking a 27.7% increase compared to the same period last year. This surge in profit is attributed to increased investment returns, reduced provisions, and effective cost management, culminating in a first-half net profit of 25,288 million baht, up by

Thai Stocks Edge Up as Market Closes Slightly Higher

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed today at 1,208.13 points, marking an increase of 1.55 points, or 0.13%, with a trading value recorded at 43,213 million baht. The Stock Exchange of Thailand experienced fluctuations during the trading session, initially dipping into negative territory in the morning before rebounding in the afternoon. According to Thai News Agency, the market saw a high of

Krungthai Bank Reports Over 11 Billion Baht Net Profit in Q2 2025 Amidst Economic Challenges

Bangkok: Krungthai Bank has announced a net profit of 11,122 million baht for the second quarter of 2025, focusing on careful asset quality management and accelerating assistance to customers for debt resolution and sustainable adjustment. The bank is concerned that US import taxes may slow down exports, impacting the Thai economy. According to Thai News Agency, Krungthai Bank’s strategy emphasizes

Mine Action Center Condemns Illegal Laying of Mines in Chong Bok

Bangkok: The National Mine Action Center issued a statement condemning the illegal planting of mines in the Chong Bok area, a sovereign Thai area, which resulted in three Thai soldiers being injured, and calling on Cambodia to clearly and concretely show responsibility for the incident and for the Cambodian side to stop obstructing the Thai mine clearance mission along the