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The Ministry of Finance Invites Registration for “Half-Half Plus”

Bangkok: The Ministry of Finance has announced the commencement of registration for the “Half-Half Plus” project, which will open tomorrow. Interested individuals can register between October 20-26, 2025, starting at 6:00 AM using the Paotang app. According to Thai News Agency, this registration period is part of the government’s initiative to engage citizens in the “Half-Half Plus” project. This project

Rama II Road Construction Set to Complete by Mid-2026

Bangkok: The legend of Rama II Road is set to close in mid-2026 as construction work progresses. Pipat visited the area to monitor the development of Rama II Road and forecasted that the construction of all 47 kilometers would be completed by June 2026, as planned. This road will be free to use for 2 years until 2028, after which

Private Sector Advocates for “Half-Half Plus” Program to Boost Grassroots Economy

Bangkok: The private sector is rallying behind the “Half-Half Plus” initiative, advocating for its potential to bolster the grassroots economy. They are urging the government to regulate product prices to prevent excessive increases, develop policies to sustain purchasing power, and encourage the use of domestically produced goods. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Apichit Prasoprat, Vice Chairman of the Federation

FTI to Discuss Strong Baht and US Taxes with Bank of Thailand

Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is set to engage in critical discussions with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) regarding the challenges posed by the strengthening baht, the impact of US tax regulations, and the liquidity concerns of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to Thai News Agency, the meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, where Mr. Nava

Muang Thai Life Assurance Launches mDesign Investment-Linked Life Insurance

Bangkok: Muang Thai Life Assurance has unveiled its latest product, mDesign, a revolutionary investment-linked life insurance plan designed to offer long-term coverage with the flexibility of short premium payment terms. The innovative plan allows policyholders to pay premiums over 3, 5, or 10 years while enjoying life insurance coverage up to the age of 99. According to Thai News Agency,

Thai Stock Market Sees Modest Gain as Index Closes Higher

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 4.77 points. SET closed today at 1,291.46 points, up 4.77 points (+0.37%), with a trading value of 33,202.91 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading saw the index consolidate in the afternoon, hitting a low of 1,286.60 points and a high of 1,299.43 points. The market saw 195 stocks increase, 242 stocks

80,000 Shops Register for Thailand’s Half-Half Plus Scheme

Bangkok: 80,000 shops have registered for the “Half-Half Plus” scheme, with hundreds of thousands of applicants showing interest in the project. The Half-Half Plus Project, which opened for merchant registration on October 15, 2025, has seen significant participation from merchants across the country. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, along with executives and officials from the

SME Bank to Launch New Project Expanding Guarantees for Non-Bank Sector

Bangkok: The SME Bank is preparing to launch a new project aimed at expanding its guarantees for the non-bank sector to stimulate the economy towards the end of the year. During the first nine months of 2025, the bank guaranteed a total of 29.695 billion baht in loans. According to Thai News Agency, Sitthikorn Direksunthon, Director and General Manager of