August 8, 2025

Department of Rural Roads Lights Up Chao Phraya Bridges for Queen Mother’s Birthday

Bangkok: The Department of Highways joins in celebrating Mother’s Day by lighting up 12 bridges over the Chao Phraya River. The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) marked the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday on August 12, 2025, by illuminating 12 bridges across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok and its vicinity. The bridges include Maha

Beyond Food Expo 2025 Launches in Khon Kaen to Showcase Food of the Future

Khon kaen: Beyond Food Expo 2025 opens the stage for “Food of the Future” to promote Khon Kaen as the center of the Mekong River Basin food industry. At KICE, Khon Kaen, Mr. Sarump Hom Sung Noen, Commercial Officer of Khon Kaen Province, presided over the opening ceremony of Beyond Food Expo 2025 under the theme “Beyond Food, Beyond Experience

Phumtham Confident in Compliance with Supreme Court Ruling on Khao Kradong Land Dispute

Buriram: “Phumtham” has expressed confidence that the actions taken regarding Khao Kradong are in accordance with the Supreme Court’s ruling. Ministry of Interior (MOI) Minister Bhumtham stated that affected villagers could pursue their rights through legal procedures, though he mentioned that only companies have filed complaints so far. He reiterated his confidence in the compliance with the court’s decision and

SME Bank Unveils New Initiatives at SMART SME EXPO 2025 to Boost Liquidity for Entrepreneurs

Bangkok: The SME Bank (SME Bank) is taking significant steps to enhance liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and franchisees by participating in the SMART SME EXPO 2025. The bank is introducing a comprehensive range of measures under the “SME Bank Ready to Guarantee” initiative, aimed at facilitating easier access to funding sources for SME entrepreneurs, franchise businesses, and

Thanyaburi District Chief and Officers Transferred Following Pub Raid

Pathum thani: The Thanyaburi District Chief and five officers from the Pratunam Chulalongkorn University Police Station have been transferred in the aftermath of a significant pub raid conducted under Operation “ZERO DRUG.” According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, acting as Prime Minister, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, revealed details of the eight-month, eight-action initiative, which

Thai Stocks Dip by 5.75 Points in Morning Session

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 5.75 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,259.40 points, down 5.75 points (-0.45%), with a trading value of approximately 30.218 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, in the morning trading, the index experienced a decline, reaching a high of 1,266.01 points and a low of 1,255.35

Director-General Dismisses Thanyaburi District Chief Over Drug-Related Pub Incident

Bangkok: The Director-General of the Provincial Administration has signed an order to remove the Thanyaburi District Chief from his position due to issues related to an illegal pub involved in drug activities. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nirat Phongsitthaworn, the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, issued Order No. 1901/2025 concerning the reassignment of civil servants engaged in

Transition Finance Initiative Launches 5 Billion Baht Loan Program for Low-Carbon Industries

Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has partnered with the Thai Bankers’ Association to introduce Transition Finance, a 5 billion baht loan program aimed at supporting the shift to low-carbon industries. This initiative’s primary goal is to boost the capabilities of Thai entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by facilitating their access to necessary