October 9, 2025

Bank of Thailand Mandates Reporting for Leasing and Hire-Purchase Businesses

Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand has announced a new reporting requirement for car and motorcycle leasing and hire-purchase businesses, scheduled to commence on October 10, 2025. These businesses will be required to report their operations via their websites in accordance with new regulations that will be effective from December 2, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Daranee Saeju, Assistant

Pipat to Meet with Wirat Following Resignation as SRT Governor

Bangkok: Pipat is preparing to invite Veerit to discuss the situation following the news of his resignation from the position of Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). He stated that if he really wants to go, he must let him go. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wirit Amrapal, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), submitted

Direct PPA Set to Launch This December Amid Positive Electricity Tariff Trends

Bangkok: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced the impending launch of a 2,000-megawatt Direct Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) this December. The commission also hinted at a possible freeze on electricity prices from January to April 2026, maintaining the current rate of 3.94 baht per unit. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Poonpat Leesombatpaiboon, Secretary-General and spokesperson for the ERC,

Suphajee Suthumpun’s Strategic Push to Transition Thailand to a Value-Based Economy

Bangkok: The Minister of Commerce has unveiled a comprehensive plan to transition Thailand’s economy from its current “trap” into a value-based economy, focusing on grassroots development, market expansion, and cost-of-living reduction through three strategic approaches and seven targeted policies. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun, the Minister of Commerce, stated the urgency for the Thai economy to adapt

PTTEP Secures Top Honor at Climate Action Awards 2025

Bangkok: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) has clinched the top prize at the Climate Action Awards 2025, underscoring its exceptional efforts in decarbonization. According to Thai News Agency, PTTEP, under the leadership of Mr. Ditthaphon Sutti-osot, Senior Vice President of Technology Management, was awarded the Climate Action Excellence Award. This prestigious accolade was presented by Mr. Kittipong

Tourism Industry Leaders Confirm Wellness Tourism as the New Engine Driving the Thai Economy

Bangkok: Tourism industry leaders confirm that wellness tourism is the new engine driving the Thai economy. According to Thai News Agency, the seminar “Thailand Wellness Tourism: From Longevity Economy to Lifestyle for All” hosted by Krungthai Card Public Company Limited highlighted that the wellness tourism industry is projected to grow to US$1.4 trillion (approximately 51 trillion baht) by 2027. This

Thai Stocks Close Higher with 9.07 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 9.07 points today, with the SET ending at 1,313.99, marking a 0.70% increase. The day’s trading value reached 43,145.38 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the stock trading index remained in positive territory throughout the day, recording a low of 1,309.01 points and peaking at 1,317.88 points. The market saw 188 securities gain, while

Delta Electronics Faces Level 1 Trading Supervision on Stock Exchange of Thailand

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced that Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited, known as “DELTA,” will be subject to Level 1 trading supervision measures starting October 10, 2025. This decision comes as a result of the ongoing surge in the stock’s price and trading volume, which has the potential to impact the overall market. According to