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SET Announces Resumption of Normal Trading Across Platforms from March 31, 2025

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has declared that trading activities across its platforms, including SET, mai, TFEX, and LiVEx, will return to normal operations starting March 31, 2025. This decision follows a temporary suspension of trading initiated on the afternoon of Friday, March 28, 2025, in response to an earthquake. According to Thai News Agency, the Stock Exchange

Ekanat Orders Inspection of Steel Bar Standards at State Audit Office Building Amid International Steel Concerns

Bangkok: “Ekanat” inspects the steel bar standards of the State Audit Office building, fearing links to international steel capital. He points out that if substandard ribbed steel bars are used, the structure will be brittle and easily broken. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry, revealed

SCB Introduces Urgent Financial Relief for Earthquake-Affected Customers

Bangkok: Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has rolled out a series of urgent financial measures aimed at assisting customers impacted by the recent earthquake. These measures include the suspension of loan payments and the provision of special loans for both home and business repairs. The bank has announced a temporary suspension of principal payments for home loan customers for three months,

Forest Fires Worsen Air Quality in Chiang Mai, Helicopters Deployed to Combat Flames

Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai is experiencing severe air quality issues as heavy PM 2.5 dust from forest fires engulfs the region. Residents report visibility is hindered by the thick smog, prompting officials to deploy helicopters to combat the fires. According to Thai News Agency, forest fires in the northern areas have intensified, leading to hazardous levels of PM 2.5 dust.

PM Receives Report of Emergency ASEAN Meeting on Earthquake in Myanmar-Thailand

Bangkok: The Prime Minister revealed that she had received a report of the emergency ASEAN meeting on the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, thanking Malaysia for organizing the meeting and ASEAN member states for giving encouragement and support to Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, posted that she had received a report from the Minister

Krungsri Bank Launches Relief Measures for Earthquake-Affected Customers

Bangkok: Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, has introduced a series of relief measures to support customers impacted by the recent earthquake. These initiatives are aimed at providing financial relief to the bank’s loan customers, including those in the Krungsri Consumer Group, as well as individuals who have purchased property or fire insurance through the bank.

OIC Reiterates Insurance Readiness to Pay Earthquake Claims

Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Office of the Insurance Commission, along with the Presidents of the Thai General Insurance Association and the Thai Life Insurance Association, confirmed their readiness to pay compensation for earthquake-related claims. They have established a center to receive complaints and offer advice on insurance claims. Once an agreement on compensation is reached, they are prepared to

Rail Transport System Preparedness in Bangkok Assessed Before Full Reopening

Bangkok: The Director-General of the Department of Rail Transport has confirmed the readiness of the rail transport system in Bangkok and its surrounding areas as it prepares to return to full service. Recent images depicting the Purple Line seemed to suggest misalignment; however, it was clarified that this was not due to an earthquake. The structural integrity of the Purple