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Thai Stock Market Companies Pay Nearly 500 Billion Baht in Dividends in 2025

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has reported that in the first eight months of 2025, a total of 563 companies listed on the Thai stock market distributed approximately 500 billion baht in dividends. The banking sector emerged as the leader with a dividend payout totaling 140 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, SET Note published a report

BCPG Achieves Carbon Neutrality for Third Consecutive Year

Bangkok: BCPG and its group companies have once again reached a significant environmental milestone by achieving carbon neutrality for the third consecutive year. According to Thai News Agency, BCPG Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiary Asialink Terminal Company Limited, has not only met but surpassed its carbon neutrality goals, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Ms.

GC Successfully Issues $1.1 Billion in Subordinated, Equity-Like Bonds

Bangkok: GC has successfully issued US$1.1 billion in subordinated perpetual bonds, the largest in South and Southeast Asia, with over eight times the subscription amount. This reinforcing investor confidence and strengthening its financial position, aligns with its debt reduction plan and prepares for sustainable future growth. According to Thai News Agency, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global

Thai Stock Market Gains Ground as SET Rises 8.36 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 8.36 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,286.41 points, an increase of 8.36 (+0.65%), with a trading value of approximately 25.782 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts predicted strong gains for the Thai stock market this morning, led by DELTA and PTT. Semiconductor manufacturers benefited

Thai Industries Raise Concerns Over Unusually High Gold Exports to Cambodia

Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has raised concerns about Thailand’s unusually high gold exports to Cambodia, suggesting this may be a factor in the baht’s appreciation and raising concerns about possible involvement in underground trading. According to Thai News Agency, regarding the rapid and severe appreciation of the baht, one of the highest in the region, with a

Political Turmoil and Trade Tensions Drive Consumer Confidence to 32-Month Low

Bangkok: The consumer confidence index has been low for seven consecutive months and the lowest in 32 months due to political uncertainty following the departure of Paethongtarn as Prime Minister, the US trade war, and the Thai-Cambodian border dispute. According to Thai News Agency, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Economic and Business Forecasting revealed the

CPF Launches New Dental Treats for Dogs

Bangkok: International Pet Food, a subsidiary of CPF, is introducing a new product called “Dental Treats” for dogs. Mr. Kittisak Lim-Ampai, the Managing Director of International Pet Food Co., Ltd., announced the launch of JerHigh Den-T Chews, a dental health treat designed specifically for dogs. This co-creation formula, developed in collaboration with Jong and Callan, is intended to provide comprehensive

PTTEP Teams Up with Department of Fisheries to Explore Artificial Reefs from Petroleum Platforms

Bangkok: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) is partnering with the Department of Fisheries to investigate the feasibility of using decommissioned petroleum production platform legs to create artificial reefs. According to Thai News Agency, PTTEP is working alongside the Department of Fisheries and several leading universities to assess the potential advantages of these structures in forming new marine