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Transport Ministry Prepares for Songkran 2025 Travel Surge

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport has announced comprehensive measures to ensure smooth and safe travel during the Songkran Festival 2025. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Transport, has directed the Department of Highways (DoH) to inspect and prepare key routes, including the opening of the M6 Hin Kong-Korat section for free public use and the M81 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi section for trial use,

SET Confident in Amending Law to Stop Stock Manipulation, Restoring Confidence in Capital Market

Bangkok: ‘Assadet’ is confident that the Cabinet will approve the principle of the draft emergency decree to increase the SEC’s power to prevent stock manipulation, restoring confidence in the Thai capital market and increasing the efficiency of trading supervision. Following the Cabinet meeting today approving the draft of the Royal Decree amending the Securities Act as proposed by the Ministry

US Tariff Hike Triggers Concerns Over Thai Automotive Exports

Bangkok: The automotive sector in Thailand is bracing for a significant downturn following the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and parts starting April 2. This development is expected to severely impact production levels and affect approximately 850,000 workers within the industry. Research agencies have projected that the tariffs, coupled with a decline in Chinese

Cabinet Approves Emergency Decree to Enhance SEC’s Authority Against Stock Manipulation

Bangkok: Pichai, Minister of Finance, revealed that the Cabinet approved the principle of the Emergency Decree to increase the SEC’s power to prevent stock manipulation, prevent the sale of shares without actually holding them, and impose severe fines and criminal penalties. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced that the Cabinet has endorsed

Air Force Soldier Arrested for Stealing Gold Worth Over 7 Million Baht

Bangkok: The thief who stole 160 baht worth of gold did not escape. Police took less than 3 days to recover 160 baht worth of gold worth over 7 million baht. The culprit was an Air Force soldier who was calm and cold-blooded. According to Thai News Agency, the soldier confessed that he chose the large pieces because he did

Real Estate Center Expects 2025 Housing Market Growth of 2.2-3.2 Percent in Line with Falling Interest Rates

Bangkok: Real estate centers anticipate a growth rate of 2.2-3.2 percent in the housing market for 2025, aligning with an expected downward trend in interest rates. According to Thai News Agency, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has expressed concerns about potential import tariffs from the US, particularly affecting the automotive parts sector, which could necessitate a review

Orbix Custodian Officially Launches ‘Thailand’s First Digital Asset Custody Service Provider’

Bangkok: Orbix Custodian, the first digital asset custodian service provider in Thailand to receive a license from the Ministry of Finance, officially launched under the supervision of the SEC. The service aims to upgrade the infrastructure of Thailand’s digital asset market to be competitive on an international level. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ken Robert Svenson, Managing Director of

Cyber Police Apprehend ‘M Ekkachat’ for Money Laundering on Gambling Websites

Bangkok: Cyber police have arrested ‘M Ekkachat’ and his associates for allegedly laundering money through online gambling platforms, confiscating assets valued at over 50 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the case unfolded after Bird Wanwang and Mr. Ekkachai Meeprom, also known as M Ekkachai, a racing influencer, were linked to a prank that led to the death of