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Thai Stocks Rally as SET Index Climbs in Morning Session

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,244.19 points, marking an increase of 14.79 points, or 1.20%, with a trading value of approximately 28,268.84 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading session saw the index rise to a high of 1,246.61 points, while the lowest recorded point was 1,233.44. This positive movement in

CAAT Approves AOT’s New Service Rates to Boost Revenue Collection

Bangkok: Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong, Acting Director-General of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), announced that the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has approved new service rates for the 400 Hz electrical system and the PC-AIR air conditioning system. These systems are integral to the Ground Service Equipment and Maintenance Facility services at Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Secondary Concourse 1 (SAT-1).

PTT Collaborates with National Energy Policy Council to Advance Energy Research for Net Zero

Bangkok: PTT Public Company Limited and the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research, innovation, and the development of mechanisms to support climate change technologies in pursuit of Thailand’s Net Zero target. According to Thai News Agency, PTT announced that this collaboration will concentrate on exchanging and enhancing cooperation in

Chao Kengchon Appointed to Monetary Policy Committee

Bangkok: Mr. Chaow Kengchan has been selected as a new member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jiranuwat Thanyacharoen, Secretary of the Bank of Thailand Board, announced that during the Bank of Thailand Board meeting held on July 30, 2025, Mr. Chaow Kengchon was appointed as a qualified member of the MPC. He is

Cabinet Sanctions Second Phase of Economic Stimulus Plan Worth 18.488 Billion Baht

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the second phase of the economic stimulus plan, allocating a budget of 18.488 billion baht to enhance competitiveness, develop human capital, and address the 19% US tax rate. A significant portion, totaling 8.488 billion baht, is earmarked for the Student Loan Fund (SLF) to support student loans. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister

Gettgo and 1:2 Coffee Launch Innovative Insurance Campaign

Muang thai: gettgo partners with 1:2 Coffee to launch the ‘Want a Cup of Insurance?’ campaign, inviting young people to access insurance as easily as choosing a coffee. According to Thai News Agency, Muang Thai Broker Co., Ltd., which operates the online insurance comparison platform gettgo, has collaborated with 1:2 Coffee Company, a popular coffee shop among office workers. This

How New Technologies Are Reshaping Work in East Asia and Pacific

Singapore: Technology is transforming jobs and wages in East Asia and Pacific, creating opportunities but the benefits are not being evenly shared. Where technology is adopted depends on which tasks can be automated and profitably so; who benefits depends on whether a worker’s skills are complements to rather than substitutes for the technology. According to World Bank, industrial robots have

King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2025: Applications Now Open for Soil Awareness Initiatives

Bangkok: The call for applications for the prestigious King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2025 is officially open, inviting nominations of individuals or institutions that have significantly contributed to raising public awareness of soil health through impactful World Soil Day (WSD) celebrations. The deadline for applications is set for 1 September 2025. According to EMM, the award, initiated in 2018