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Government Sets Major Challenge to Address Household Debt with Emphasis on Quick Big Win

Bangkok: “Phongsak” has revealed that the government has established a significant challenge to tackle household debt, emphasizing a “Quick Big Win” approach. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Payong Sriwanich, President of the Thai Bankers’ Association, shared insights after a meeting led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul with the economic team. The discussions focused on the strong baht and unusual

SME D Bank Honored with ‘Human Rights Model Organization 2025’ Award

Bangkok: SME D Bank received the ‘Human Rights Model Organization 2025’ award, reflecting its commitment to stakeholder engagement and ‘developing financial partners’ to support Thai SMEs towards sustainable success. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichit Mitrawong, Managing Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank), accepted the “Human Rights Model Organization 2025” award

GPF Fund Fair Bangkok 2025: Enhancing Financial Literacy for Civil Servants

Bangkok: The Government Pension Fund (GPF) is set to enhance the financial and investment knowledge of its members by hosting the “GPF Fund Fair Bangkok 2025,” an event aimed at improving financial literacy among civil servant members. The event will feature GPF executives meeting with members to provide insights into financial planning and investment strategies. According to Thai News Agency,

Ekanit Forms Connect the Dots Team to Tackle Abnormal Capital Inflows

Bangkok: Ekanit Nitithanpraphas, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, has organized the Connect the Dots team to address the problem of abnormal capital inflows, aiming to find effective solutions. Ekanit likened the Thai Bankers’ Association to a lubricant for businesses, emphasizing the expedited efforts over four months to connect Quick Big Win, acknowledging the significant challenges involved. According to Thai

Thai Stock Exchange Sees Slight Decline in Morning Session

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 5.05 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) concluded this morning at 1,287.67 points, marking a decrease of 5.05 points or 0.39%, with a trading value of approximately 16.718 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, during the morning trading, the index fluctuated within a narrow range, reaching a high of 1,296.42

Commerce Ministry Tightens Control on Imported Corn to Combat Cross-Border Pollution

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce has announced new measures to regulate the import of burn-free animal feed corn as part of its 2026 agenda to combat cross-border air pollution. The initiative aims to reduce PM 2.5 pollution and safeguard public health across Thailand by ensuring that imported corn is produced without burning, a practice that contributes significantly to pollution levels.

SME Bank and SAT Collaborate to Improve Extreme Sports Area for Youth

Bangkok: The SME Bank has partnered with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) to renovate an extreme sports area for young people at Somdej Saranrat Manirom Park. According to Thai News Agency, this initiative is part of the 3rd SME Bank Social Good Deeds for Society 2025, titled “Improving Extreme Sports Grounds for Youth,” organized in collaboration with the Huai

Kaeo Lua Chu Ni Community Enterprise Wins Prestigious Thailand Tourism Awards

Bo kaeo: The Kaeo Lua Chu Ni Community Enterprise in Bo Kaeo Subdistrict, Samoeng District, Chiang Mai Province, has been recognized with the 15th Thailand Tourism Awards 2025. The community was honored in the category of Sustainable Tourism Support and Promotion Organization, Civil Society and Public Benefit Organization, as well as the Sustainability Award for its efforts in sustainable tourism.