October 15, 2025

Khun Phaen Morakot Savings Lottery Offers 40 Million Baht Prize Each Month

Bangkok: The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has introduced the “Khun Phaen Morakot” series of savings lottery tickets, priced at 2,000 baht per unit, with a monthly first prize of 40 million baht. The lottery series also includes 100,000 additional prizes, with a total monthly prize pool exceeding 72 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Paisarn

Ekanit Inspects Shops Opening Registration for the “Half-Half Plus” Program on the First Day

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas inspected the opening of registration for the “Half-Half Plus” program on the first day at the market behind the Ministry of Finance. Vendors expressed interest in participating in the program, which the government hopes will support the grassroots economy and distribute income more widely. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime

Gold Prices Surge as Thai Market Hits New Daily Highs

Bangkok: The price of Thai gold continues to rise, reaching a new daily high with gold ornaments selling for 65,250 baht per baht weight today. Gold prices continue to surge, opening the market today up 300 baht from yesterday’s closing price. Prices fluctuated throughout the day. As of 11:27 a.m., the Gold Traders Association website reported that domestic gold prices

Government Savings Bank Launches “Libong Sukjai” Initiative to Boost Urban Tourism on Koh Libong

Trang: Government Savings Bank (GSB) is promoting “Libong Sukjai, GSB Development” to support tourism in secondary cities in line with the Quick Big Win policy. This initiative will help stimulate tourism and increase income for communities on Libong Island, Trang Province, enabling them to be self-sufficient in the long term. According to Thai News Agency, the project operates under the

Thai Stocks Rise as SET Gains Over 13 Points in Morning Session

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 13.21 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,279.59 points, an increase of 13.21 points (+1.04%), with a trading value of approximately 19.72 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, during the morning trading, the index experienced a recovery, reaching a high of 1,283.01 points and a low

BKS and Thailand Post Launch 1-Day Home Parcel Delivery Service

Bangkok: BKS and Thailand Post have announced a partnership to offer a new 1-day parcel delivery service, marking the fastest delivery option available nationwide. The pilot initiative will be launched at 14 parcel centers across Thailand and will include the establishment of 10 new EMS Point service locations for enhanced public convenience. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Atthavit Rakjamroon,

Economic Cabinet Greenlights Stimulus Initiatives to Boost Economy and Tourism

Bangkok: The Economic Cabinet has approved a series of economic and tourism stimulus projects under the “Quick Big Win” policy, emphasizing the strategy of “Short-term stimulus, long-term results, and widespread distribution.” According to Thai News Agency, the initial meeting of the National Economic Policy Committee (NESPC) was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul. The committee, which

Industrial Confidence In Thailand Sees First Increase In Seven Months Amid New Government Formation

Bangkok: September’s industrial confidence index rose for the first time in seven months, reflecting confidence in the new government and growing investment. According to Thai News Agency, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that the Industrial Confidence Index rose to 87.8 in September, up from 86.4 in August. This increase is attributed to the rapid formation of a new