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Thai Stocks Surge Past 1,200 Points Amid Economic Stimulus Hopes

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed the morning session at 1,207.89 points, marking an increase of 20.03 points or 1.69%, with a trading value of approximately 24,721 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts have highlighted that the Thai stock market’s rise past the 1,200-point mark was primarily influenced by China’s recent economic stimulus measures and indications of

Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady at FOMC Meeting Tonight

New York: Liberator Securities analysts expect the Fed to hold rates steady at tonight’s FOMC meeting, expecting three rate cuts in the second half of 2025, keeping an eye on the US-China trade talks in Switzerland later this week. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wichit Arayapisit, investment strategist at Liberator Securities, discussed on the Investment Minutes program on Channel

Department of Rural Roads Prepares Safety Measures for Long Holidays

Bangkok: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is preparing for two long holidays. The Department of Rural Roads is set to implement measures to facilitate and ensure safety for travelers during the extended breaks from May 9-12, 2025, and May 31-June 3, 2025, across all regions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Montri Dechasakulsom, Director-General of the Department of

Thai Airways Adjusts Flight Schedules to Bypass South Asian Conflict Zones

Bangkok: Thai Airways has modified its flight schedules and routes on May 6-7 to circumvent conflict zones in South Asia following Pakistan’s decision to close its airspace. According to Thai News Agency, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited had to revise the flight schedules and routes for several flights on May 6 and 7, 2025, due to the airspace closure

Oil Prices Unchanged Despite Diesel and Gasoline Tax Hike by 1 Baht/Liter

Bangkok: Oil prices remain unchanged after the government squeezed revenue by increasing diesel and gasoline taxes by 1 baht/liter today. The Oil Fund reduced collections so as not to affect the public, cutting the fund’s revenue by 50 million baht per day. According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet agreed to increase the tax on both diesel and gasoline by

BKS Announces Shortlisted Candidates for Managing Director Position

Bangkok: “BKS” has announced the list of candidates eligible to be interviewed and present their visions for the position of Managing Director on May 22 at Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal. According to Thai News Agency, The Transport Company Limited (BKS) revealed that the recruitment process for the Managing Director position was initially open from March 1 to March 31,

PPP Board Approves B1-B2 Piers at Laem Chabang Port, 12.8 Billion Baht

Bangkok: The PPP Committee has approved the B1-B2 piers at Laem Chabang Port, worth over 12.8 billion baht, to increase the competitiveness of Thai ports. Mr. Paopum Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, chaired the 1/2568 meeting of the Public-Private Partnership Policy Committee (PPP Committee), approving the principles of the B1 and B2 pier projects of Laem Chabang Port of the