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ITD Clarifies Rama 2 Expressway Incident to Stock Exchange of Thailand

Bangkok: ITD explains to the Stock Exchange of Thailand about the incident on the Rama 2 Expressway, ready to take care of the injured and deceased workers, and expedite the area clearance to be completed within 7 days. According to Thai News Agency, the incident involved the collapse of a temporary scaffolding structure during the construction of the expressway project

SCB EIC Maintains 2025 GDP Forecast at 2.4% Amidst Rising Challenges from Trump 2.0 Policies

Bangkok: SCB EIC has retained its 2025 GDP forecast for Thailand at 2.4%, citing potential risks stemming from the economic policies under President Trump’s second term. The policies are anticipated to exacerbate existing economic challenges and debt issues in Thailand. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) might cut interest rates twice, potentially ending at 1.5%. Additionally, the proposal by former Prime

EXAT Achieves Swift Progress in Dao Khanong Checkpoint Area Recovery

Bangkok: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has made significant headway in recovering the area in front of the Dao Khanong checkpoint, achieving progress of more than 95% and surpassing the initial timeline. According to Thai News Agency, EXAT, under the Ministry of Transport, reported that as of March 18, 2025, the debris removal process has reached 95% completion. This

Minister Sends Fisheries Chief to Negotiate with Farmers Amid Black-Chinned Tilapia Crisis

Bangkok: The Minister of Agriculture has dispatched the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries to engage in negotiations with aquaculture farmers protesting the outbreak of the black-chinned tilapia in 19 provinces. Approximately 200 farmer representatives gathered at the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) and planned to march to the Government House, urging authorities to recognize their plight and hold those

Governor of EXAT Attends Funeral Chanting for Construction Accident Victim

Pathum Thani: The Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), Mr. Surachet Laopoolsuk, participated in the Abhidhamma chanting ceremony for Mr. Narakorn Yueyen, an engineer who died when a construction beam collapsed on the elevated bridge on Rama III-Dao Khanong. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Surachet attended the ceremony at funeral hall 1, Wat Bang Phun, Pathum Thani

Election Commission Appoints DSI Officers to Investigate Senatorial Selection Collusion

Bangkok: The Election Commission (EC) has initiated an investigation into potential collusion in the election of senators by appointing three officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to join the inquiry committee. According to Thai News Agency, the EC meeting resolved to appoint civil servants from the DSI as officials under Section 42 of the Organic Act on the

Pichai and Narumon Resolve Cabinet Meeting Dispute Over Durian Exports

Bangkok: “Pichai” confirms that everything has been cleared up after an argument with “Narumon” in the middle of the cabinet meeting, confirming that there is nothing, it is a concern about durian export figures, just an exchange of opinions. Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Minister of Commerce, spoke about the news report that in the Cabinet meeting today (18 March), there was

Thailand Poised to Host Formula 1 Race as Discussions with Formula One Group Progress

Bangkok: Thailand is advancing plans to host a “Formula 1 Formula One” race, following significant discussions between the country’s leadership and Formula One Group executives. The move comes as part of a broader strategy to position Thailand as a premier destination for global sporting events, with the potential to draw motorsport fans from around the world. According to Thai News