August 19, 2025

Diesel Consumption Declines by 1.4 Percent Amid Varied Fuel Trends

Bangkok: Diesel consumption in Thailand experienced a 1.4 percent decrease in the first six months of 2025, despite overall fuel consumption rising slightly. According to Thai News Agency, the average daily fuel consumption from January to June 2025 was 157.69 million liters, marking a 0.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This period saw a notable rise

Bitcoin Reaches Record High as Institutional Investors Increase Holdings

Bangkok: Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high, with institutional buying reaching unprecedented levels following former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Bitcoin as a potential investment asset for retirement funds. According to Thai News Agency, Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, reported that Bitcoin’s price has climbed to a new peak of $124,000, driving the overall crypto market capitalization to

Royal Thai Army Airlifts Injured Soldiers from Border Conflict for Treatment

Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has transported five soldiers, who were injured in recent border fighting with Cambodia, to Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok for further medical treatment. The soldiers were initially treated at Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani Province before being airlifted to the capital. According to Thai News Agency, the soldiers were transported using a C295 aircraft, commonly known

Oil Crops Board Approves Soybean and Coconut Imports to Stabilize Domestic Production

Bangkok: The Oil Crops Board (OIC) has given the green light for the import of soybeans and coconuts as a strategy to maintain a balanced domestic production. Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, the Minister of Commerce, was tasked by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira to lead the 1/2025 meeting of the Oil Plants and Vegetable Oil Committee, held at the Kitiyakara

Bitcoin Reaches Record High as Institutional Investors Increase Holdings

Bangkok: Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high, with institutional buying reaching unprecedented levels following former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Bitcoin as a potential investment asset for retirement funds. According to Thai News Agency, Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, reported that Bitcoin’s price has climbed to a new peak of $124,000, driving the overall crypto market capitalization to

Bhumtham Denies Targeting Political Transfers in Interior Ministry Appointments

Bangkok: Bhumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has clarified that recent transfers within the Interior Ministry are not politically motivated. He emphasized that the moves are based on individual abilities and are intended to allow officials to effectively perform their duties. According to Thai News Agency, Bhumtham’s comments came after the Cabinet approved the transfer of

Oil Crops Board Approves Soybean and Coconut Imports to Stabilize Domestic Production

Bangkok: The Oil Crops Board (OIC) has given the green light for the import of soybeans and coconuts as a strategy to maintain a balanced domestic production. Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, the Minister of Commerce, was tasked by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira to lead the 1/2025 meeting of the Oil Plants and Vegetable Oil Committee, held at the Kitiyakara

Cabinet Approves Establishment of National Credit Guarantee Agency to Merge with SME Bank Within a Year

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), which is set to merge with the SME Bank within one year. Deputy Finance Minister Paopum Rojanasakul announced that the Cabinet has green-lighted the draft National Credit Guarantee Agency Act, aimed at supporting SMEs and small entrepreneurs in accessing capital. The draft will now proceed to