Bangkok: The Purple Line electric train project is making significant strides as construction progresses ahead of schedule. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, announced that the tunnel boring under the Chao Phraya River has commenced for the Tao Poon-Rat Burana (Kanchanaphisek Ring Road) section, marking a critical milestone in the project’s development. According to Thai News Agency,

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is set to host the seminar “SMEs Must Survive 2025” on August 31st, aimed at unlocking the potential of Thai businesses and creating growth opportunities. According to Thai News Agency, the seminar is organized by LiVE Platform by Lifefincorp Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SET, and is targeted at SMEs, startups, corporate executives,

Bangkok: Thai Airways International (THAI) is advancing its ambitious plan to expand its fleet to 150 aircraft by 2023, emphasizing that the acquisition of new aircraft will proceed without political interference. The airline is also moving forward with a significant joint investment in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center at U-Tapao Airport, in collaboration with Bangkok Airways, as part

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has provided an update on welfare spending for August 2025, detailing the benefits available to eligible individuals under the 2022 state welfare registration project. Eligible persons can utilize a smart ID card to access these benefits. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Thiwaporn Phasuk, Deputy Director-General and spokesperson for the Comptroller General’s Department, outlined the

Bangkok: Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group) invites youth to explore a secret base and join in the innovation that will restore global balance at the exhibition booth “Science Innovation, Changing the World: EGCO Base: Mission for Change, Secret Command Base of the Future” at the 2025 National Science and Technology Fair. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Piyanon

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 11.07 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the day at 1,229.40 points, marking an increase of 11.07 points, equivalent to a 0.91% rise, with a trading value of 44,358.92 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts had anticipated a better-than-expected rally in the Thai stock market, noting a short-term rebound similar to recoveries

Bangkok: EGAT is advancing its financial strategies to promote national sustainability with the introduction of its Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), valued at 2 billion baht and maturing over five years. This marks a significant milestone as EGAT becomes the first Thai state enterprise to issue an SLB connected to sustainability indicators and goals. According to Thai News Agency, the Electricity Generating

Bangkok: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has commenced the drilling of a tunnel beneath the Chao Phraya River as part of the Purple Line extension project. This development is under contract for three sections, stretching from Phan Fa to Saphan Phut, marking a significant progression in the city’s transport infrastructure. According to Thai News Agency, the latest