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Ministry of Transport Mobilizes 7,000 Relief Bags to Tackle Flooding

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport has initiated a significant relief effort, deploying a caravan carrying 7,000 relief bags to aid regions affected by severe flooding. The operation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, alongside Ms. Mallika Jiraphanwanich, Deputy Minister of Transport, and Mr. Chaiyatham Promsorn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, aims to

Ministry of Transport Celebrates 23rd Anniversary with Focus on Seamless Travel Initiatives

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport marked the 23rd anniversary of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) with a ceremony led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. The event took place at the OTP building and saw the presence of key figures such as Ms. Mallika Jiraphanwanich, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr.

Thai Leaders Urge Government to Implement ‘Unlocking and Transforming’ Measures for Economic Growth

Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) have called on the Thai government to implement ‘Unlocking and Transforming’ strategies to significantly boost the country’s competitiveness and address corruption, aiming to attract more investment. According to Thai News Agency, during a seminar titled “Changing the Game to Fight the Turbulent Global Economy,”

Pointing Out the Survival Path for Thais: Accelerate Financial Planning Amid Economic Volatility

Bangkok: The Financial Planners Association suggests that the only way to survive for Thais and the middle class is to immediately start financial planning amid economic volatility, declining incomes, mounting debt, and the risk of unemployment. Organizations are downsizing and employing AI to replace them, as they face pressure to retire at age 45. The association recommends investing in yourself,

Thai Stock Market Ends Slightly Lower, Index Drops by 0.02%

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed down 0.32 points. SET closed today at 1,304.92 points, down 0.32 points (-0.02%), with a trading value of 37,346.56 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading saw the index fluctuate mostly in positive territory, reaching a high of 1,314.07 points and a low of 1,303.48 points. Today’s stocks saw 157 gains, 289 declines,

SEC Seeks Confirmation from Technology Crime Division on Ben Smith Case

Bangkok: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached out to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) to verify details concerning the case of Ben Smith. The SEC has also requested assistance from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) in response to a letter submitted by Thanadol Suwannarit, legal representative for Mr. Ben Smith, urging the SEC to investigate and

Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Energy (MOE) has put forward a proposal to the Cabinet for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the ASEAN Power Grid and the ASEAN Petroleum Security Framework Agreement during the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy (AMEM) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This initiative is designed to bolster regional energy connectivity and security, providing mechanisms for

Bangkok: Thai gold prices have reached a new peak following a surge in global gold prices, which have climbed above $4,000 per ounce. According to Thai News Agency, this increase is driven by expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and the mounting demand for gold by central banks around the world. The Gold Traders Association