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Paiboon Nalinthrangkura Calls for Support from Anutin Government to Boost Thai Stock Market

Bangkok: Paiboon Nalinthrangkura, President of the Investment Analysts Association and CEO of TISCO Securities, has urged the new Anutin government to implement measures to encourage investment in the Thai stock market. He believes that the government has the opportunity to introduce both short-term and long-term policies that will provide structural solutions to the country’s economic challenges. According to Thai News

SME D Bank’s Credit Rating Affirmed as Highest in Thailand

Bangkok: Fitch Ratings has affirmed SME D Bank’s long-term credit rating for 2025 at “AAA(tha)” and its short-term rating at “F1+(tha),” the highest in the country. This affirmation will help Thai SMEs access “Pattanakarn Capital Partners” services. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichit Mitrawong, Managing Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank),

Government Pension Fund Allocates 25 Billion Baht for 2025 Retirees

Bangkok: The Government Pension Fund (GPF) is setting aside 25 billion baht to pay 18,000 civil servants who are set to retire in 2025, with payouts reaching up to 7.59 million baht per retiree. The GPF encourages members to continue saving with the fund to maximize their returns. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Songpol Chivapanyarot, Secretary-General of the Government

Elderly Welfare Payments to Begin on September 16, 2025, in Phased Approach

Bangkok: Senior citizens entitled to the Elderly Welfare Fund can expect to receive their payments starting September 16, 2025. The Comptroller General’s Department announced this schedule as part of efforts to expedite the transfer process amidst system delays. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Thiwaporn Phasuk, Deputy Director-General and spokesperson for the Comptroller General’s Department, stated that the Elderly Fund

Thai AirAsia X Unveils Three New Routes to Mitigate Effects of Strong Baht

Bangkok: Thai AirAsia X is launching three new routes to combat the strong baht and is advising the government to expedite measures to restore tourist confidence. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Pattra Busarawong, CEO of Thai AirAsia X, announced the launch of three new regional routes: Sendai (Japan), Almaty (Kazakhstan), and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The airline anticipates that these

Thailand and China Sign Investment MOU for Eastern Economic Corridor

Guangzhou: The Office of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (OIE) has partnered with seven leading companies in China to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The collaboration with companies from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Special Economic Zone aims to boost investments totaling over 4.34 billion baht, highlighting the EEC’s potential as a

Thai Stock Market Experiences Slight Decline as SET Index Drops 1.50 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed down 1.50 points. The SET Index closed at 1,306.69 points, down by 1.50 points (-0.11%), with a trading value of approximately 48,098.33 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading saw the index move within a narrow range, with a low of 1,304.67 points and a high of 1,311.80 points.

Online Complaints in Thailand Surge to 27,000 Cases in First Eight Months of 2025

Bangkok: The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has reported a significant surge in online complaints in Thailand, with 27,000 cases recorded in the first eight months of 2025. According to Thai News Agency, these complaints have primarily centered around online products and illegal websites. Over 98% of these cases have been resolved, as the ETDA collaborates with the Department of