Bangkok: MEA held a meeting to explain the underground power line project along the Purple Line, Prajadhipok Road, and Somdej Phra Chao Taksin Road. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thitiwut Ngernklai, the Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), chaired this meeting, emphasizing the transition from overhead to underground power lines. This initiative is part of an effort

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) recently hosted the 2nd SET Sustainability Forum/2025 under the theme ‘Claims, Consequences, and Credibility: Capital Market for Climate Action’, highlighting the evolving focus of the global capital market. This shift moves from merely setting climate goals to establishing credibility through quality data and measurable actions, which in turn impact competitiveness and access to

Bangkok: Thailand is hosting the 33rd ASEAN Livestock Conference to promote regional cooperation towards sustainable livestock production. The Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development pointed out that the 36% US tariff will cause difficulties for Thai farmers but is ready to comply with the policy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Somchuan

Bangkok: The FTI revealed that the industrial confidence index for June 2015 hit 87.7, the lowest in 8 months, pressured by the problems of the Cambodian border checkpoint and US taxes. It is proposed that the government speed up the amendment of trade laws and accelerate the spending of the budget to stimulate the economy. According to Thai News Agency,

Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expressed confidence that the Thai negotiation team can engage with the United States effectively, following the imposition of a 19% import tax on Indonesia by the US. The FTI emphasized that Thailand’s trade surplus with the US is 2.5 times larger than Indonesia’s, providing a significant basis for negotiations. While acknowledging the challenges

Bangkok: The SME Bank has announced a significant initiative to aid small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand, especially focusing on vulnerable groups. In the first half of 2025, the bank has facilitated loans for over 20,000 small SMEs, with measures amounting to 5,000 million baht aimed at boosting the economy in the latter half of the year. According to

Bangkok: The Government Housing Bank (GHB) is set to host its ‘5th Annual Online Secondhand Home Auction 2025’ this Friday, July 18, offering more than 1,000 properties at substantial discounts for interested buyers. The event, aimed at expanding housing options for Thai residents, will take place via the GHB ALL HOME application, featuring properties with discounts of up to 35%.