Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai affirmed that the 2016 budget will proceed smoothly despite political parties currently forming a new government. He emphasized strict control over budget spending and reducing additional borrowing to push the budget forward. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira assured that the political transition will not

Bangkok: The market is closely watching the prime ministerial vote, with the People’s Party emerging as a significant factor in the potential establishment of a minority government, which may remain in office for four months before parliament is dissolved. This situation could restrict budget allocations and influence investor confidence. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Apichat Phubanjerdkul, CISA Senior Director

Bangkok: ACT invites Thai citizens to participate in an online anti-corruption vote on Anti-Corruption Day, scheduled for September 6, 2025. The initiative, themed “No Corruption, No Problems,” aims to empower citizens to express their disapproval of corruption, as highlighted by recent news stories. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Mana Nimitmongkol, President of the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand, emphasized the

Bangkok: The Transport Company Limited (BKS) is urging state welfare cardholders to take advantage of their benefits by purchasing tickets for all available routes, as part of a broader initiative to alleviate the financial burden on low-income individuals. This initiative is in line with the company’s efforts to support affordable public transportation for citizens. According to Thai News Agency, BKS

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 3.16 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,239.77 points, an increase of 3.16 points (+0.26%), with a trading value of approximately 17.94 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, in morning trading, the index fluctuated sideways, reaching a high of 1,241.55 points and a low of 1,230.55

Bangkok: The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has announced the rollout of a comprehensive financial assistance program targeted at over 4.63 million households engaged in dry-season and wet-season rice cultivation. This initiative, which includes the 2025 Dry-Season Rice Farmer Support Project and the 2025/26 Rainy Season Rice Farmer Support Project, aims to optimize crop production based on regional

Bangkok: GH Bank, in collaboration with the First Army Area, has delivered houses to the poor under a significant housing improvement and repair project across Bangkok and 25 central provinces. Mr. Kamolpop Virapala, President of the Government Housing Bank (GHB), announced that the GHB, together with the First Army Region, is actively working to enhance the quality of life for

Bangkok: The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is advancing efforts to upgrade Thailand’s industrial estates as part of a strategic initiative to attract global investment by enhancing innovation and safety standards. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Atthaphon Nithisunthonwit, Assistant Governor of the Governor’s Group 1 at IEAT, emphasized the authority’s commitment to this initiative following a study tour