Bangkok: SME D Bank forecasts the SME confidence index to improve to 68.9, expecting further increases in Q1/2026. This reflects the readiness of Thai entrepreneurs to continue their businesses amidst various challenges, and the continued need for loans to improve liquidity for SMEs. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichit Mitrawong, Managing Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development

Bangkok: The Commerce Ministry has initiated stringent inspections of fuel dispensers across the nation during the New Year period. The Department of Internal Trade has launched a comprehensive patrol of gas stations to safeguard consumer rights, ensure fair trade practices, and enhance public confidence for those traveling back to their hometowns and visiting tourist spots during the holiday. According to

Bangkok: The Government Housing Bank (GHB) has extended its support by donating blankets to refugees at a shelter on the Thai-Cambodian border. This effort aligns with GHB’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, aimed at assisting those in temporary shelters affected by the border incident. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kamolpop Veerabhala, Managing Director of GHB, announced the donation of

Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has revised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to a mere 1.5%, marking the lowest projection in recent years. The BOT has acknowledged that under-potential economic growth is becoming commonplace and emphasized that merely lowering interest rates will not resurrect the robust growth of the past. In response, the BOT is preparing measures to