Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) indicates that the Thai economy is slowing down, maintaining GDP growth in 2025 at 1.8-2.2%, as political pressure on the economy increases. According to Thai News Agency, the FTI has maintained its 2025 GDP growth forecast at 1.8-2.2%, citing increasing political pressures that are pushing the economy into a slowdown. Concerns about the

Bangkok: Academics and the private sector are expressing concerns over the economic issues arising from the current political upheaval. They are advocating for the swift implementation of the 2016 budget to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and revitalize the border economy, which has been adversely affected by the political situation. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Montree

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has announced an updated welfare program for September 2025, which includes benefits related to merchandise purchases, cooking gas discounts, and public transportation allowances. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Thiwaporn Phasuk, Deputy Director-General and spokesperson for the department, outlined the benefits available to individuals utilizing their smart card national identification cards. Starting from September 1,

Bangkok: Pichai insists on moving forward with tariff negotiations with the United States despite the political vacuum, acknowledging the potential impact on economic confidence. He has not seen any signs of foreign investment slowdown, but believes GDP will reach 2.5% in 2025. Meanwhile, Pao Phum declined to comment on the retirement lottery, pending clarification. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy

Bangkok: The Thai Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns over the ongoing political uncertainty, which it believes could exacerbate the existing economic crisis. The president of the chamber emphasized the need for political stability, warning that prolonged government formation processes could adversely impact the economy. He remains hopeful that the situation will become clearer by the afternoon. The chamber has

Bangkok: GH Bank is marking its 60th and 72nd anniversaries with a unique initiative titled “Helping Thais Own Homes.” The program offers home loans with a highly competitive interest rate starting at 0.72% per annum. This special rate is part of a broader campaign aimed at facilitating homeownership for Thai citizens by providing financial incentives and special privileges. According to

Lampang: The Ministry of Energy unveiled an innovative model for community enterprises in Lampang Province, showcasing the transformation of local wisdom into five-star OTOP products, namely “Kru Kan Mushroom Rice Crackers” and “Thaweephan Rice Crackers.” These products leverage Ministry of Energy technology to optimize manufacturing processes, significantly cutting production costs, energy consumption, and global warming, while generating over 4 million

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 10.53 points as the SET concluded trading today at 1,259.31 points, reflecting an increase of 0.84%. The trading value for the day reached 44,707.38 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock market activity saw the index consistently in positive territory. It reached a high of 1,261.85 points and a low of 1,249.91 points.