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GH Bank Extends Application Period for Managing Director Position

Bangkok: GH Bank has announced an extension of the application period for the role of Managing Director at the Government Housing Bank, now running from September 16 to 30, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, the Chairman of the GH Bank President Selection Committee, disclosed that the committee decided to prolong the application window for the position.

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

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

Oblig© Seville Takes Gold in Men’s 100m at World Athletics Championships

Tokyo: Phuriphon Bunson, a Thai athlete, finished 7th in the men’s 100m semi-finals at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Japan. Meanwhile, Jamaican sprinter Oblig© Seville won the gold medal. According to Thai News Agency, at the 2025 World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium of Japan in Tokyo, Jamaica’s Oblig© Seville emerged victorious in the men’s 100-meter final by

‘Muay Thai Master Class’ Invades Spain, 3 Top Fighters Pass on Techniques

Malaga: Three top boxing champions, Saenchai, Petchpanomrung, and Namsaknoi, traveled to Malaga, Spain, to teach special techniques in the Muay Thai Master Class 2025 project. Over 330 people attended. Ambassador Vosit Worathap revealed that Spanish people are increasingly interested in Muay Thai, pointing out that it is an activity that allows foreigners to learn more deeply about Muay Thai and

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

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