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Bangkok: M81 is preparing to open its first 8 stations this Friday, October 10th. The Department of Highways is gearing up for a trial run of the M81 motorway, complete with all eight toll booths, to facilitate public travel during the King Naresuan the Great Memorial Day holiday. The trial, set to begin on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 3:00

Monetary Policy Committee Maintains Interest Rates; Baht Faces Depreciation Pressure

Bangkok: SCB FM reports that the baht is moving sideways after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained interest rates as expected. According to Thai News Agency, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held interest rates steady, with a potential rate cut likely later this year due to ongoing risks to the Thai economy. The baht is under short-term depreciation pressure but

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,”

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,

Sara Lamsam Wins Two Prestigious Awards for Corporate Leadership at CEO ECONMASS Awards 2025

Bangkok: Sara Lamsam, Chief Executive Officer of Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited, has been honored with two distinguished awards for ‘Outstanding Corporate Leader’ in 2025 at the CEO ECONMASS Awards ceremony. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Lamsam received the ‘Best Mid-Generation CEO’ awards in both the retail and wholesale business sectors as well as the service sector.

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,

M81 Motorway Set for Trial Opening with 8 Toll Stations

Bangkok: M81 is preparing to open its first 8 stations this Friday, October 10th. The Department of Highways is gearing up for a trial run of the M81 motorway, complete with all eight toll booths, to facilitate public travel during the King Naresuan the Great Memorial Day holiday. The trial, set to begin on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 3:00