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Government Pension Fund Allocates 25 Billion Baht for 2025 Retirees

Bangkok: The Government Pension Fund (GPF) is setting aside 25 billion baht to pay 18,000 civil servants who are set to retire in 2025, with payouts reaching up to 7.59 million baht per retiree. The GPF encourages members to continue saving with the fund to maximize their returns. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Songpol Chivapanyarot, Secretary-General of the Government

Elderly Welfare Payments to Begin on September 16, 2025, in Phased Approach

Bangkok: Senior citizens entitled to the Elderly Welfare Fund can expect to receive their payments starting September 16, 2025. The Comptroller General’s Department announced this schedule as part of efforts to expedite the transfer process amidst system delays. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Thiwaporn Phasuk, Deputy Director-General and spokesperson for the Comptroller General’s Department, stated that the Elderly Fund

Strong Baht Raises Concerns for Thailand’s Exports and Tourism

Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries is expressing concern over the strengthening of the Thai baht, which is expected to negatively impact the nation’s exports and tourism sectors. The president of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) highlighted that the baht’s current strength is unnecessary and could potentially have severe repercussions for these key economic areas. According to Thai News

SME D Bank’s Credit Rating Affirmed as Highest in Thailand

Bangkok: Fitch Ratings has affirmed SME D Bank’s long-term credit rating for 2025 at “AAA(tha)” and its short-term rating at “F1+(tha),” the highest in the country. This affirmation will help Thai SMEs access “Pattanakarn Capital Partners” services. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichit Mitrawong, Managing Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank),

“Bew Phuripol” Sets Sights on Triple Gold at 33rd SEA Games

Bangkok: “Bu Phuripol,” the promising Thai national sprinter, is setting his sights on achieving three gold medals at the upcoming 33rd SEA Games. The Athletics Association of Thailand is gearing up to commemorate its 127th anniversary with a special fundraising run. According to Thai News Agency, the Athletics Association of Thailand is organizing the Thai Athletic Run 2025 as part

Pirapan Focuses on Ministerial Duties, Not Prime Ministerial Ambitions

Bangkok: Mr. Atthawit Suwannaphakdi, Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Minister of Industry, has publicly stated that Mr. Pirapan Sarirathavibhaga is solely committed to his current ministerial responsibilities and not pursuing the position of Prime Minister. According to Thai News Agency, Atthawit made this declaration through a Facebook post, emphasizing Pirapan’s dedication as the Minister of Energy, describing him

Ekkanat and Chumphon’s Group Join Bhumjaithai Party After Dinner with Anutin

Bangkok: Ekkanat Promphan and Chumphon’s political group joined the Bhumjaithai Party following a joyful dinner with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The gathering took place at T-House Restaurant on Rama VI Road. According to Thai News Agency, the dinner was attended by several notable figures, including Mr. Ekkunat Promphan, a party-list MP and former secretary-general of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart

Real Madrid Triumphs Over Olympique Marseille with 2-1 Victory in UCL

Madrid: Kylian Mbappé scored two penalties as 10-man Real Madrid came from behind to beat French side Olympique Marseille 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League. In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid from Spain faced Olympique Marseille from France. In this match, Timothy Weah gave Marseille a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute before Kylian Mbappé