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Dusit Thani CEO Thanks Shareholders for Support Amid Shareholder Disputes

Bangkok: Mr. Chanin Tonawanik, Group Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chairman of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited, issued a statement expressing his gratitude to minority shareholders for their support in protecting the company amid significant shareholder disputes. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chanin clarified that following the completion of the first three agenda items at the Dusit Thani Extraordinary

Comptroller General’s Department Addresses Concerns Over Civil Servants’ Medical Treatment Rights

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has provided clarity on the medical treatment rights of civil servants, addressing recent questions about whether they are required to co-pay for treatments. According to Thai News Agency, the department clarified that civil servants are not required to co-pay each time they receive medical treatment. Instead, the department has adjusted the drug use rate to

Thai-Cambodian Border Trade Plummets by 99.9% in August

Bangkok: Thai-Cambodian border trade in August experienced a significant decline, dropping by 99.9%, marking the lowest value in the past year. This downturn has significantly impacted the overall border trade, which fell by 23.6%. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Foreign Trade reported that cross-border trade to third countries, however, continued to show positive growth, expanding by 20.9%

BAAC Implements Government’s Quick Big Win Measures for Debt Relief and Increased Farmer Income

Bangkok: The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is actively implementing the government’s “Quick Big Win” measures aimed at alleviating debt and boosting farmer income. The BAAC’s current Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio stands at 6.10%, which is below the projected plan and the year-end target of 5.17%. The final year of the debt relief initiative is set to commence

Thai Stock Exchange Sees Morning Gains as Index Rises by 4.10 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 4.10 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) concluded the morning at 1,282.84 points, marking an increase of 4.10 points, or 0.32%, with a trading value of approximately 17,371.02 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the index remained in positive territory throughout the morning trading session. It reached a high of

Hydropower and Renewable Energy Transform Kham Khaen Tai Community

Khon kaen: Today, we’ll take a look at another successful implementation of renewable energy innovation and modern technology to efficiently manage local water resources, reducing costs for farmers in the Kham Khaen Tai community in Khon Kaen Province. This project is part of PTT’s Strong Communities project, which has collaborated with the community to revitalize arid areas and restore sustainable

Kasikorn Research Center Highlights Key Economic Developments in Thailand

Bangkok: The Kasikorn Research Center has revealed that the market is keenly observing the government’s policy statement alongside the progress of the Bank of Thailand’s discussions with gold traders. This focus is part of a broader assessment of the week’s economic performance, which includes monitoring Thailand’s August current account balance, statements from the Federal Reserve, and the trajectory of foreign

Thai Academics Advocate for Strategic Response to 100% Drug Tariffs

Bangkok: Academics from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) have proposed a series of strategic measures to counter the potential impact of new trade barriers, including a 100% tariff on drugs, which could significantly disrupt the global pharmaceutical supply chain. These measures are aimed at mitigating the adverse effects on Thai exporters and ensuring economic stability. According