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

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

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

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).

Bangkok: MEA held a seminar titled ‘MEA Better Care 2025: Powering Trust with CARE+’ to strengthen trust and relationships with key customers and launch the ‘MEA Better Care Service Plus’ service. According to Thai News Agency, on August 4, 2025, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), through its Marketing and Customer Relations Department, held the seminar “MEA Better Care 2025: Powering

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

Rome: The call for nominations for the Glinka World Soil Prize 2025 is now officially open, inviting submissions until the deadline on 01 September 2025. This prestigious award seeks to honor individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to sustainable soil management and the protection of soil resources globally. According to EMM, the Glinka World Soil Prize, named after the

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