July 30, 2025

Minister of Commerce Anticipates U.S. Tariff Announcement on Thai Imports

Bangkok: The Minister of Commerce expects the United States to announce tariffs on imported goods from Thailand within 24 hours, believing they will be similar to rates in the same region. He confirmed the continued implementation of relief and support measures for all affected sectors. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Minister of Commerce, stated that the trade

IMF’s Optimistic Forecast Boosts Thai Stocks Amid Global Economic Shifts

Bangkok: Thai stocks continued their upward trend this morning, driven by several factors, particularly fund inflows and the IMF’s upward revision of its global and Thai economic forecasts following US tariffs. The overall outlook is lower than initially announced. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Korapat Vorachet, Senior Executive Vice President of Krungsri Securities, stated that the market atmosphere continues

Thai Stocks Edge Higher as Morning Session Closes

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 5.01 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) ended this morning at 1,238.69 points, an increase of 5.01 points (+0.41%), with a trading value of approximately 28.429 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning’s stock trading witnessed the index fluctuate in positive territory, reaching a high of 1,244.25 points and

Government Savings Bank Initiates 3-Month Debt Relief for Flood-Affected Regions

Bangkok: The Government Savings Bank has announced a three-month automatic debt relief program designed to support individuals affected by the ongoing conflicts and severe flooding in the northern Thai-Cambodian border areas. The initiative aims to provide immediate financial reprieve by waiving interest for debtors during this period. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wirachai Amornratkulsuwet, the Senior Executive Vice President

Bangkok Bank Launches Relief Measures for Crisis-Affected Customers

Bangkok: Bangkok Bank has introduced a series of relief measures aimed at supporting customers impacted by the ongoing floods and unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border. According to Thai News Agency, these measures are designed to assist both business and retail loan customers in managing their debt repayment amidst the current challenges. For business loan customers, the bank is offering flexible

Thailand Projects 2.2% GDP Growth in 2025 Amid Border Clashes and Economic Challenges

Bangkok: The Ministry of Finance reveals that GDP in 2025 will grow by 2.2 percent, factoring in Thai-Cambodian border clashes, northern region flooding, and impacts from Trump’s tax bill. The Ministry remains optimistic that a stimulus budget will help rejuvenate the border economy, while foreigners caution tourists about border-related incidents, which are not expected to affect the broader economic outlook.

Ubon Ratchathani Airport Maintains Safety Amid Unidentified Drone Sightings

Bangkok: Ubon Ratchathani Airport has been confirmed safe, with the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) urging the public to monitor unauthorized drones. Monporn emphasized the airport’s security and called for vigilance in monitoring unmanned aerial vehicles, while expressing full support for military missions. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, reported receiving information from AEROTHAI

Pichai Anticipates 2.2% GDP Growth for Thailand in 2025 Amidst Border Dispute

Bangkok: Pichai Chunhawichorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, expressed confidence that Thailand’s GDP will experience a 2.2 percent growth in 2025. This expectation comes despite ongoing challenges, including a slowdown in tourism due to the Thai-Cambodian border dispute. According to Thai News Agency, Pichai highlighted that while exports performed well during the first half of the year, the latter