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State Banks Unite to Empower SMEs with Financial Aid in Chiang Mai

Chiang mai: Three state banks have collaborated to organize the “Bring state banks to help the people” event in Chiang Mai Province, focusing on providing extensive support to SMEs by offering access to low-interest loans with guarantees. This initiative, set to take place on July 26, aims to facilitate financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises. According to Thai News

United States Pushes Thailand for Market Opening and Local Content Management Amid Trade Negotiations

Bangkok: The United States is intensifying efforts to open the markets of its trading partners and manage local content requirements in a bid to counter China’s influence in global supply chains. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who leads the country’s international trade negotiation team, emphasized the complexity and challenges

K PLUS Service to Undergo Temporary Closure for System Development

Bangkok: Kasikorn Bank has announced a temporary closure of its K PLUS service for three hours on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. The closure is aimed at enhancing system efficiency. According to Thai News Agency, during this period, all services on K PLUS will be unavailable. Customers will not be able to transfer money, top

Baht Fluctuates Amid Trump’s Tariffs, Gold Prices Rise

Bangkok: The baht experienced fluctuations following the announcement of tariffs by US President Donald Trump. Financial experts advise utilizing a broader spectrum of tools to mitigate exchange rate risks, as gold prices surged once more after Trump’s declaration of a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union (EU) and Mexico. According to Thai News Agency, the baht traded between

PTT – UOB Jointly Launches Sustainable Liquidity Management Project

Bangkok: Recently, Ms. Pattarada Sanga-sang, Chief Financial Officer of PTT Public Company Limited, together with Dr. Soraphol Tulayasathien, Deputy Managing Director of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and Ms. Weera-anong Jiranakorn Pootrakool, Managing Director of Deputy CEO and Wholesale Banking, UOB (Thai), jointly launched the Sustainable Liquidity Management Project, reinforcing PTT’s business vision to move towards sustainability through excellent financial

Cambodia to Begin Conscripting Civilians Amid Border Tensions with Thailand

Phnom Penh: Cambodia will begin conscripting civilians into its military beginning next year, Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on Monday, amid ongoing tensions along its border with Thailand. The decision comes in the wake of recent hostilities that have escalated between the two neighboring countries. According to Radio Free Asia, tensions spiked after a Cambodian soldier was killed on May

Kla Tham Party Poised for Parliamentary Success with AI-Driven Campaign

Bangkok: Spokesperson Klatham has expressed confidence that 90% of Grade A MPs from the Kla Tham Party will return to the parliament in the next election. San Khiri, the party’s spokesperson, trusts “Pol. Col. Thammanat” to lead the party successfully and is ready for it to be the central party in forming a government, with an emphasis on AI training

Government Promotes Five Thai Herbs as Herb of the Year for Economic Growth

Bangkok: The government is actively promoting five key herbs as the Herb of the Year, generating significant income and boosting the Thai economy. Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesperson, emphasized the value of Thai herbs and wisdom in creating economic benefits, with these herbs contributing over 3.5 billion baht to the economy. The government aims to enhance the role of