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Pongkawin Confident US Tariffs Will Not Affect Thai Labor Market

Bangkok: Labor Minister Pongkawin expressed confidence that US tariffs will not impact the Thai labor market, amid scrutiny over the rapid closure of factories. He revealed that the Cabinet has approved cooperation with Sri Lanka to import workers to replace Cambodians who are returning to their country. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pongkawin Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Labor, addressed the

Thai Stock Exchange Sees Morning Gains with 4.14 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 4.14 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,246.45 points, an increase of 4.14 points (+0.33%), with a trading value of approximately 22.328 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading session saw the index fluctuate in both positive and negative territory, reaching a high of

“Retirement Lottery” Launches at Minburi Market with High Enthusiasm

Bangkok: The National Savings Fund (NSF) recently organized the “Friday of the Lucky Draw – Happy Savings with Retirement Lottery” event at Minburi Market in Bangkok. The event, which aimed to raise awareness and promote the “NSF Lottery,” or “Retirement Lottery,” attracted significant interest from market vendors and residents alike. Dr. Paopum Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, and Ms. Jarulak

Customs Department Arrests Australian with 1.2 Million Baht Worth of Ice

Bangkok: Customs officials arrested an Australian man with 4.26 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in bars of soap and luggage, worth approximately 1.2 million baht. Mr. Panthong Loikulnan, Advisor on Tax Collection Development and Management and spokesperson for the Customs Department, revealed that the Customs Department is intensifying its surveillance of drug smuggling through all channels. According to Thai News

Pheu Thai Praises Passage of 2026 Budget Bill as Key Policy Driver

Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party has expressed gratitude for the passage of the 2026 budget bill, emphasizing its significance in driving policy initiatives to the public. They plan to implement a 20-minute electric train line to enhance public funds and accelerate disaster management efforts. The move aims to bolster Thai tourism with a target of generating 2.8 trillion baht, through hosting

Highlighting the Success of “Carb Counting” to Reduce the Number of NCD Patients

Bangkok: The government is promoting the success of its “carb counting” policy, which has led to changes in people’s eating habits, reducing the number of NCD patients by more than 50,000 cases, and reducing medical expenses by more than 600 million baht per year. Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are currently a major health

Baht and Stock Market Under Scrutiny as Market Awaits Key Economic Figures

Bangkok: The market is keenly observing the upcoming release of Thailand’s Q2 2025 GDP and July 2025 export figures. Kasikorn Research Center highlights the importance of these data points along with the anticipated statement from the Federal Reserve Chairman. The baht is forecasted to trade in a range of 32.10-32.80 baht per dollar. The Thai stock index is projected to

Bangkok Port Pioneers NSW eD/O System for Digital Logistics Transformation

Bangkok: “Bangkok Port” is at the forefront of integrating the “NSW eD/O” electronic goods release order to usher Thai logistics into the digital era. This strategic move is part of the broader initiative to develop a Smart Port, aimed at minimizing processes, paperwork, and costs. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, emphasized the Ministry