Bangkok: Thai stocks closed down 0.32 points. SET closed today at 1,304.92 points, down 0.32 points (-0.02%), with a trading value of 37,346.56 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading saw the index fluctuate mostly in positive territory, reaching a high of 1,314.07 points and a low of 1,303.48 points. Today’s stocks saw 157 gains, 289 declines,
October 8, 2025
Bangkok: The Financial Planners Association suggests that the only way to survive for Thais and the middle class is to immediately start financial planning amid economic volatility, declining incomes, mounting debt, and the risk of unemployment. Organizations are downsizing and employing AI to replace them, as they face pressure to retire at age 45. The association recommends investing in yourself,
Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) have called on the Thai government to implement ‘Unlocking and Transforming’ strategies to significantly boost the country’s competitiveness and address corruption, aiming to attract more investment. According to Thai News Agency, during a seminar titled “Changing the Game to Fight the Turbulent Global Economy,”
Bangkok: M81 is preparing to open its first 8 stations this Friday, October 10th. The Department of Highways is gearing up for a trial run of the M81 motorway, complete with all eight toll booths, to facilitate public travel during the King Naresuan the Great Memorial Day holiday. The trial, set to begin on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 3:00
Bangkok: Sara Lamsam, Chief Executive Officer of Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited, has been honored with two distinguished awards for ‘Outstanding Corporate Leader’ in 2025 at the CEO ECONMASS Awards ceremony. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Lamsam received the ‘Best Mid-Generation CEO’ awards in both the retail and wholesale business sectors as well as the service sector.
Bangkok: Krungsri Global Markets reports a slight weakening of the baht after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced it would maintain the interest rate at 1.50%. They believe the baht is still on a downward trend, with a potential reduction to 1%. According to Thai News Agency, the Global Markets Group of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited revealed the
Bangkok: SCB FM reports that the baht is moving sideways after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained interest rates as expected. According to Thai News Agency, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held interest rates steady, with a potential rate cut likely later this year due to ongoing risks to the Thai economy. The baht is under short-term depreciation pressure but
Bangkok: Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) has announced plans to invest over 21 billion baht in the development of The Central Phahon Yothin – The Flagship of the Future. The project aims to establish a new landmark in the Lat Phrao-Phahon Yothin area, contributing to the transformation of Bangkok into a world-class metropolis. Construction is projected to conclude by