August 27, 2025

“Phao Bhumi” Projects Thai GDP Growth to Surpass 2.2% in 2025 Amid Strong First Half Performance

Bangkok: “Phao Bhumi” anticipates that Thailand’s GDP growth in 2025 will exceed 2.2%, largely fueled by robust economic performance in the first half of the year. Economic stimulus measures are set to be implemented in the fourth quarter to further boost the economy. Despite questions about an audio clip involving Prime Minister Paethongtarn, Phao Bhumi remains confident that the government

Mae Hong Son Rushes to Clear Flood-Damaged Highway and Assist Affected Residents

Mae hong son: Mae Hong Son is rushing to clear obstacles from Highway 108 after the water level receded. They are also expediting damage assessments and providing assistance to flood and mudslide victims. According to Thai News Agency, Mae Hong Son Province has mobilized personnel and machinery to remove obstacles from Highway 108 in Pha Bong Subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong

Soldier Loses Lower Right Leg in Landmine Explosion in Prasat Ta Kwai

Prasat ta kwai: A soldier stepped on a landmine while on duty in the Prasat Ta Kwai area, losing his lower right leg. According to Thai News Agency, on August 27, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Private Adison Pomklang, of the 1st Infantry Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, encountered a landmine explosion while carrying out his duties in the Prasat Ta

Thai Stocks Edge Up with Limited Movement Amid Market Monitoring

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 5.22 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,256.48 points, an increase of 5.22 points (+0.42%), with a trading value of approximately 29.402 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts predict the Thai stock market will trade within a narrow range this morning, lacking new catalysts, but

Intercepting a Gang of Bikers Smuggling Methamphetamine in Chiang Rai Province

Chiang rai: Pha Muang Task Force soldiers intercepted a motorcycle gang in the middle of a mountain in Chiang Rai Province. They were transporting 600,000 methamphetamine pills and 7 kg of heroin. The gang then abandoned their vehicles and fled. According to Thai News Agency, Pha Muang Task Force, 31st Ranger Regiment, inspected seized methamphetamine and heroin after soldiers intercepted

People’s Party Criticizes Government’s Delay in Implementing Electric Train Policies

Bangkok: The People’s Party has declared the House of Representatives’ approval of three draft laws related to the electric train system as a joint success. However, they expressed disapproval regarding the government’s use of funds from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to support the 20 baht flat-rate electric train project, questioning the indefinite postponement of its implementation. According to

EGAT Advances with Bidding for 280 MW Floating Solar Project at Srinakarin Dam 3

Kanchanaburi: EGAT is making significant strides in its clean energy initiatives with the commencement of bidding for the 280 megawatt (MWac) floating solar power plant project at Srinakarin Dam 3. The bidding process is open from August 26 to September 26, 2025, marking an important step in the project slated for commercial operation by 2028. According to Thai News Agency,

Landslide in Mae Chaem Village, 3 Dead, 6 Missing

Mae chaem: Heavy rain from Typhoon Kajiki triggered a landslide in Pang Oung Village, a high mountain village in Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province. Three people have died, 15 have been injured, and six are still missing. The village was covered in mud and mud that had collapsed, damaging hundreds of houses. According to Thai News Agency, rescue teams