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CIMB Thai Reports 1 Billion Baht Net Profit for First Half of 2025

Bangkok: CIMB Thai Bank announced a net profit of 1,012.6 million baht for the first six months of 2025, reflecting a 21.8% decrease from the previous year. According to Thai News Agency, the decline in net profit is attributed to one-off adjustments, including changes to the effective interest rate income recognition and provisions for additional credit losses. These measures are

Government Savings Bank Initiates Plan to Instill Savings Habits in Thai Youth

Bangkok: The Government Savings Bank is actively promoting a savings discipline program aimed at educating Thai children on the importance of saving, with the government providing monthly contributions. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Jarulak Ruangsuwan, Secretary-General of the National Savings Fund (NSF), participated in a meeting dedicated to fostering savings habits among students. The focus was on imparting knowledge

Senator Pisit Unfazed by Potential Suspension Due to Collusion Case

Bangkok: Senator Pisit remains unconcerned about the potential outcomes of the ongoing collusion case involving senators, even if it results in a suspension or removal from his duties. He acknowledges having lingering questions about the copycat accusations but expresses readiness to explain himself to the full Election Commission (EC) if requested, maintaining that his actions have been honest and constitutional.

Somsak’s Campaign Efforts for Sisaket By-Election Highlight Drug Issues and Immediate Governance Needs

Sisaket: Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Public Health, has temporarily stepped away from government duties to actively participate in the campaign for the Sisaket by-election. He emphasized that if Phurika Sommai, the candidate from the Pheu Thai Party, is elected, she can begin her responsibilities without delay. Somsak underscored the seriousness of addressing the drug problem in the region, referencing

Push for the ’20 Baht Maximum Electric Train Policy’ to Be Implemented by October 1st

Bangkok: “Suriya” thanked the Bangkok governor after discussions to reach an understanding and provide full cooperation, joining forces to push for the “20 baht maximum electric train policy” to be implemented by October 1st. He stated that the latest is to accelerate the creation of a joint ticket promotion fund, drawing accumulated revenue from the MRTA to compensate for the

Comptroller General’s Department Clarifies Single Bidder Procurement Process for 157 Billion Baht Stimulus Budget

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has clarified that only one bidder will not automatically secure the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget job. According to Thai News Agency, Mrs. Patricia Mongkolvanich, Director-General of the Comptroller General’s Department, addressed reports suggesting that procurement could proceed by submitting a single bidder who would receive the work immediately. Mrs. Mongkolvanich referred to a

Ekanat’s Initiative Leads to Closure of Illegal Factories in EEC

Chachoengsao: Ekkanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, has taken decisive action in line with government policy, deploying ‘Team Sud Soi’ to dismantle illegal factories in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The initiative aims to combat the industrial waste import gang and address the covert burial of toxic waste in Chachoengsao-Rayong, under the directive ‘Close the Door and Beat the Devil’. According

SME D Bank Launches Initiative to Support Northern Region Entrepreneurs

Chiang mai: SME D Bank is taking a significant step to assist entrepreneurs in the northern region by organizing the event ‘Government Banks Help the People’ in Chiang Mai Province. This initiative aims to provide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to low-interest loans and additional promotional benefits. According to Thai News Agency, the Small and Medium Enterprise Development