August 7, 2025

Consumer Confidence Index Hits 31-Month Low Amid Political and Economic Concerns

Bangkok: The Consumer Confidence Index for July 2015 fell across all categories for the sixth consecutive month, reaching its lowest level in 31 months. Dr. Thanawat Phonwichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, noted that the decline is attributed to consumer concerns about the stability of the Thai government and politics, the trade war stemming from

BAAC Extends Financial Aid to Families of Soldiers Killed on Thai-Cambodian Border

Bangkok: BAAC provides assistance to two families of brave soldiers who died in unrest on the Thai-Cambodian border. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chatchai Sirilai, Manager of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), along with Mr. Paisarn Hongthong, Deputy Manager of BAAC, visited and offered encouragement to the families of Sergeant Major Kritsada Noikhot and Sergeant Major

Pichai Seeks Removal of Thailand from US Watch List to Boost Innovation

Bangkok: Pichai hopes to remove Thailand from the US Watch List as part of plans to enhance innovation and empower SMEs. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, chaired a meeting of the National Intellectual Property Policy Committee (NPPC) in collaboration with various agencies. The meeting aims to engage both government and private sectors to drive Thailand’s

OIC Allows Private Companies Participation in Thai-Cambodian Border Compensation

Bangkok: The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is ready to allow private companies to participate in compensation claims related to incidents on the Thai-Cambodian border. Despite the situation not meeting the definition of “war,” efforts are being made to expedite damage assessments and provide needed assistance. According to Thai News Agency, the OIC has requested insurers to speed up damage

Thai Oil Group Honored for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Efforts

Bangkok: Thai Oil Group has been awarded a certificate of honor from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Support Project (LESS) by the Office of the National Energy Policy Council (ONEC). This recognition highlights the group’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its petroleum, petrochemical, and power businesses. According to Thai News Agency, Thai Oil Group, which includes Thai Oil Public

Thai Stocks Experience Morning Surge with 10.29 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 10.29 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) concluded this morning at 1,274.76 points, marking an increase of 10.29 points (+0.81%), with a trading value of approximately 34.244 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, during morning trading, the index experienced an upward movement, reaching a high of 1,280.78 points and a

Thai Beef Cattle Association Concerns Over Impact of US Retaliatory Tariffs

Bangkok: The Beef Cattle Association is expressing concerns about the potential fallout from tariffs imposed by the United States, which they fear could lead to a significant drop in cattle prices. According to Thai News Agency, the Thai Beef Cattle Association has sought clarification from Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, on how US retaliatory tariffs might impact the

Agricultural Drone Flights Set to Resume After Nationwide Ban

Bangkok: Prepare to unlock agricultural drone flights after August 15th. Agricultural drone flights are set to be lifted after August 15th. Farmers will be required to register through the Civil Aviation Authority’s UAS Portal system, following concerns about the ease with which drones can reduce fertilizer and pesticide application costs and labor costs. According to Thai News Agency, Rear Admiral