October 8, 2025

Sara Lamsam Wins Two Prestigious Awards for Corporate Leadership at CEO ECONMASS Awards 2025

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.

Monetary Policy Committee Maintains Interest Rates; Baht Faces Depreciation Pressure

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

Central Pattana to Invest Over 21 Billion Baht in New Bangkok Landmark

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

Thai Stocks Edge Higher in Morning Trading Session

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 1.41 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) concluded this morning at 1,306.65 points, marking an increase of 1.41 points, which translates to a 0.11% rise. The trading value for this session was approximately 17.934 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, during the morning trading, the index saw fluctuations, climbing to

Thai Gold Prices Surge to Historic High as Global Rates Exceed $4,000

Bangkok: Thai gold prices have reached a new peak following a surge in global gold prices, which have climbed above $4,000 per ounce. According to Thai News Agency, this increase is driven by expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and the mounting demand for gold by central banks around the world. The Gold Traders Association

Energy Ministry Proposes MOU to Strengthen ASEAN Energy Security

Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Energy (MOE) has put forward a proposal to the Cabinet for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the ASEAN Power Grid and the ASEAN Petroleum Security Framework Agreement during the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy (AMEM) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This initiative is designed to bolster regional energy connectivity and security, providing mechanisms for

Seized Illegal Cigarettes Worth Over 4.5 Million Baht in Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi: Soldiers from the Surasee Task Force seized illegal cigarettes in a rubber plantation, valued at over 4.5 million baht. Kanchanaburi Governor Athisan Intra, along with Maj. Gen. Natthaphong Atsawinwong, Commander of the 9th Infantry Division and commander of the Surasee Task Force, revealed that security units in Kanchanaburi Province had received a tip from a source that untaxed cigarettes