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Thailand’s Fuel Consumption Sees Slight Increase Amid Diverse Trends

Bangkok: In the first seven months of 2025, Thailand’s daily fuel consumption reached 156.90 million liters, marking a 0.1% increase from the previous year. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Energy Business reported notable variations in the consumption patterns of different fuel types during this period. Gasoline consumption rose by 1.5%, averaging 32.01 million liters per day. This

Prime Minister Orders Investigation into Gold Smuggling to Cambodia

Bangkok: The Prime Minister, leading his economic team, engaged in discussions with the Federation of Thai Industries, emphasizing the need to investigate gold smuggling activities to Cambodia. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting, which took place on September 15th, reiterated the government’s stance on keeping the Thai-Cambodian border crossing closed and tasked the Finance Minister with probing the gold

Bhumtham Asserts Pheu Thai’s Strong Support in Chiang Rai By-Election

Bangkok: Bhumtham highlighted that the Chiang Rai by-election results demonstrate Pheu Thai’s sustained strong support base. He emphasized the need to revive and strengthen the party, urging the public to observe the changes. He refuted claims that Thaksin’s imprisonment was intended to generate sympathy for Pheu Thai, stressing Thaksin’s fight for innocence and the resolution of the issue, while maintaining

BOI Pushes “Made in Thailand” Chips to US, Eyes Major Investment Surge

Bangkok: The Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), is proactively promoting the “Made-in-Thailand Chip” initiative in the United States. The effort aims to position Thailand as a significant manufacturing hub for semiconductors in Southeast Asia. This initiative is part of a strategic visit to the US to

Mule Accounts Flood AOC Hotline, Only 30 of 1,300 Calls Genuine

Bangkok: Many mule accounts appear to be calling the AOC hotline. Only 30 of the 1,300 calls were found to be genuine accounts. According to Thai News Agency, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) revealed that the AOC hotline received 1,300 calls, providing information only to 300. Only 30 were found to be innocent,

Gold Prices Expected to Surge as Interest Rates Set to Decline

Bangkok: Gold prices are anticipated to continue their upward trajectory, with analysts projecting a significant increase due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). Market predictions indicate that gold could reach $4,000 per ounce by the end of the year. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichai Lertsupongkij, Managing Director of InnovestX Securities,

Thai Stock Market Sees Morning Gains with 3.98 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 3.98 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,297.60 points, an increase of 3.98 points (+0.31%), with a trading value of approximately 20.045 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the index fluctuated sideways in the morning trading session, reaching a high of 1,297.88 points and a low

Senate Approves Labor Law Draft Granting 120 Days Maternity Leave and Enhanced Spousal Rights

Bangkok: The Senate has unanimously passed a significant labor protection bill that includes a provision for increasing maternity leave to 120 days. The bill also introduces additional rights for spouses, allowing them to take leave to care for their children without any wage deduction. According to Thai News Agency, the Senate meeting was chaired by Mr. Boonsong Noisophon, Second Vice