July 31, 2025

Thai Stocks and Baht on Edge Amid US Trade Negotiations

Bangkok: Thai stocks are consolidating as investors await the outcome of crucial Thai-US trade negotiations. Meanwhile, the baht has experienced a significant weakening, with expectations of further gradual depreciation if Thailand is subjected to import tariffs as high as 36%. The baht risks a further 1.2% depreciation. According to Thai News Agency, the Thai stock index opened this morning at

Commerce Ministry Sends Essential Supplies to Thai-Cambodian Border

Bangkok: Chatuporn and Chantawit led a team of commerce officials to distribute relief bags to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the Thai-Cambodian border disaster. Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Minister of Commerce, along with Mr. Chantawit Tantasith, Deputy Minister of Commerce, oversaw the distribution of relief bags to aid victims at the Weights and Measures Office, Department of Internal Trade,

Thai Stock Market Experiences Slight Decline Amid Profit-Taking and Stronger US Dollar

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 1.15 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,242.99 points, down 1.15 points (-0.09%), with a trading value of approximately 30.211 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts revealed that the Thai stock market experienced profit-taking following a significant rise, and the strengthening US dollar put pressure

Kick Off: First Installment of Fresh Sugarcane Harvest Payments to Over 77,000 Farmers

Bangkok: The Ministry of Industry kicked off the first payment of 3.8 billion baht to 77,044 sugarcane farmers who harvested fresh sugarcane, marking the highest harvest in Thai history. The Ministry is also promoting green sugar to increase its value. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ekanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, presided over the kickoff ceremony for a program to

Floods Impact Thailand’s Road Network, Ministry Mobilizes Relief Efforts

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport has outlined the flood situation affecting its network as of July 31, 2025, and has directed the Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Roads to mobilize personnel for assistance to affected individuals and to closely monitor the situation. The Ministry aims to expedite restoration and clean-up efforts immediately after the water recedes. According

Recruitment for New Government Savings Bank Director to Begin in August

Bangkok: The selection committee chairman has announced that recruitment for the new Government Savings Bank (GSB) director is set to commence this August. Mr. Winij Wisetsuvarnabhumi, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, shared this update in his role as the Chairman of the selection committee tasked with finding a successor for the current President, Mr. Witai Ratanakorn. The

Pichai Advises Patience As Thailand Awaits Announcement on Trump’s Tariffs

Bangkok: Finance Minister Pichai recommends waiting for good news about Trump’s announcement of tax collection tonight. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira stated that the wait is only a few hours away, as many parties are anxiously awaiting the new US trade tariffs imposed by Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy. The Thailand team has

Suriya Visits Surin, Orders All Agencies to Provide 24-Hour Support

Surin: Suriya traveled to meet with the people of Surin Province, offering encouragement, relief bags, and essential items, and ordering all units to provide support 24 hours a day. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, revealed that he traveled to Surin Province, Mueang District, to meet with the public and distribute relief