July 22, 2025

GULF Provides Financial Aid to Soldiers Injured by Landmines at Thai-Cambodian Border

Bangkok: Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has stepped forward to assist soldiers who were injured by a landmine while on a patrol mission at Chong Bok, located at the Thai-Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The company presented a financial gift of 1.2 million baht to the injured soldiers as a token of support and encouragement. According to Thai

New BOT Governor Anticipated to Implement Relaxed Monetary Policies

Bangkok: Economists and analysts anticipate that the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, will adopt a relaxed monetary policy approach, potentially benefiting the Thai stock market. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Thanawat Polvichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, expressed optimism about Mr. Vitai’s ability to effectively coordinate monetary

Academics Urge Thai Cabinet for Independence in BOT Governor Appointment

Bangkok: Seventeen independent academics have submitted an open letter to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, advocating for the appointment of an independent Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT). The letter emphasizes that the new governor must not be influenced to alter interest rates due to external pressures. According to Thai News Agency, the open letter was posted on the

Cabinet Approves Vitai Ratanakorn as New Bank of Thailand Governor

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved Vitai Ratanakorn as the new Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), marking a significant step in aligning monetary and fiscal policies to bolster the nation’s economy. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that the Cabinet meeting endorsed Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn’s appointment as the new BOT

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Prepares for Tropical Storm Wipha Impact

Bangkok: Monporn has urged the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand to implement measures to cope with the tropical storm “Wipha,” closely monitoring the unstable weather conditions that may affect flights. According to Thai News Agency, Mrs. Manop Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, announced that the tropical storm Wipha, originating from China, is currently intensifying and is expected to impact Thailand’s northern,

DAD Advances in Tenant Services and ISO Certification Efforts

Bangkok: DAD moves forward to take care of building tenants, hoping to gain 3 ISO standards for occupational health and safety management, raising the level of data security, safety, and business continuity at Chaeng Watthana Government Complex. Dr. Nalikatipak Sangsanit, Managing Director of Dhanarak Asset Development Co., Ltd., announced the achievement of receiving three ISO standard certificates from Bureau Veritas

Kasikornbank Reports Over 12 Billion Baht Net Profit in Q2 2025 Amid Economic Slowdown

Bangkok: Kasikornbank has announced a net profit of over 12,488 million baht for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a decrease of 9.45% compared to the previous quarter. The bank’s net profit for the first half of 2025 stood at 26,280 million baht, down by 0.98% from the same period last year. According to Thai News Agency, Kasikornbank’s CEO, Ms.

Customs Department Seizes Over 88 Million Baht Worth of Contraband Goods

Laem chabang: The Customs Department seized more than 88 million baht worth of contraband goods, including smuggled e-cigarettes, unlicensed cosmetics, bags, shoes, printer ink, and goods that are considered offences under the Basel Convention. The Treasury Department has ordered strict inspections in all dimensions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Surachat Thienthong, Assistant Secretary to the Minister of Finance, and