August 26, 2025

Cabinet Allocates 1.696 Billion Baht to Ease Electricity Costs in Flood Zones

Bangkok: The Cabinet has allocated a budget of 1.696 billion baht for the mid-year 2025 budget to assist with electricity bills for flood-affected electricity users in the northern region for the months of September-October 2024. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak revealed that the Cabinet has approved the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to utilize 1.696 billion

Thailand Seeks to Expand Cassava Exports to New Zealand Amidst Declining Global Prices

Bangkok: In 2015, Thailand’s cassava exports experienced significant growth, with ongoing negotiations aimed at expanding the market in New Zealand. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Foreign Trade reported that in the first seven months of 2025, cassava exports reached 5.62 million tons, representing a 35.75% increase compared to the previous year’s 4.14 million tons. This increase highlights

Flooding from Typhoon Kajiki Disrupts Traffic in Five Thai Provinces

Bangkok: Flooding from Typhoon Kajiki has resulted in significant disruptions across highways in five provinces in Thailand. The Department of Highways has reported that traffic is completely impassable at one location due to the severe flooding. Officials have been deployed to provide public assistance and will be monitoring the situation continuously. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Highways

Cabinet Allocates 2.9 Billion Baht to Boost Pracharat Welfare Fund

Bangkok: The Cabinet has sanctioned a central budget of 2.9 billion baht to enhance the Pracharat Welfare Fund, aimed at bolstering retail spending through welfare cards. This initiative will draw a total of 26 billion baht from the central budget to stimulate economic activity. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, disclosed that the budget will

Cabinet Compensates Sugarcane Farmers to Combat PM 2.5 Dust Issue

Bangkok: The Cabinet has rolled out a comprehensive support program for sugarcane farmers, focusing on interest compensation, water resource management, and machinery acquisition to tackle the PM 2.5 dust problem effectively. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, the Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the Cabinet has sanctioned an interest compensation scheme for sugarcane farmers aimed at enhancing water

Cabinet Allocates 2 Billion Baht for Tomorrowland Music Festival in Thailand

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a budget of 2 billion baht to support the Tomorrowland music festival, which will be held in Thailand from 2026 to 2030. The decision marks a significant investment in boosting the country’s music and tourism sectors over a five-year period. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced

Vending Machine Retail Trend Expected to Generate Billions in 2024

Bangkok: ‘Vending machines’ are emerging as a significant trend in the retail sector, projected to generate tens of billions in revenue in 2024. Consumers will benefit from 24-hour access to products, with multiple payment options, including both cash and digital methods. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Business Development highlighted that there are currently 760 juristic entities operating

‘ESG DNA’ Creates Sustainability Knowledge and Skills for 190,000 Employees

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has expanded its ESG DNA project into its second year, building sustainability knowledge and skills for 190,000 employees. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Soraphol Tulayasathien, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Capital Market Sustainability Development at the Stock Exchange of Thailand, stated that the ESG DNA project is an e-Learning platform