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Muang Thai Life Assurance Expands Cataract Surgery Project for Elderly

Bangkok: Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited, in collaboration with the Muang Thai Yim Foundation, is continuing its 9th year of the “Saeng Kaew” project, which provides cataract surgery to underprivileged elderly people, restoring the brightness of their eyes and regaining hope, encouragement, and dignity in life. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sara Lamsam, Chief Executive Officer of

Thai Chamber of Commerce Praises Government for Easing Border Checkpoints

Bangkok: The Thai Chamber of Commerce has expressed its gratitude towards the Thai government and military following the positive outcomes of the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, which resulted in the easing of border checkpoint restrictions. This initiative, starting in the provinces of Chanthaburi and Trat, aims to alleviate the challenges faced by businesses and the public due to strict

Thai Stock Market Rises Slightly During Morning Session

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 1.60 points, marking a slight increase in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The SET closed at 1,277.68 points, reflecting a rise of 0.13%, with a trading value reaching approximately 23.388 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts have observed that the Thai stock market exhibited sideways fluctuations this morning. Despite

Thai Stock Market Inches Up by 1.97 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 1.97 points today. SET closed at 1,278.05 points, marking an increase of 1.97 points, which is a 0.15% rise. The trading value totaled 42,552.94 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the stock trading experienced fluctuations within a specific range, peaking at 1,281.19 points while reaching a low of 1,274.39 points. The day’s trading saw

Analysts Predict 1,300-Point Surge in Thai Stocks Due to New Government Policies

Bangkok: Analysts anticipate a significant rise in the Thai stock index, projecting a surge of 1,300 points this year, driven by optimism surrounding the new government’s economic initiatives. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suwat Sinsadok, Managing Director of Globlex Securities Co., Ltd., shared insights on the “Investment Minutes” program on Channel 9 MCOT, highlighting the “Anutin I” government’s introduction

CMDF and Oliver Wyman Unveil Strategies to Position Thai Capital Market as Global Financial Center

Bangkok: CMDF and Oliver Wyman have unveiled a report titled ‘Developing the Thai Capital Market Towards An International Financial Center’, outlining three pivotal strategies designed to elevate the Thai capital market to global prominence. According to Thai News Agency, the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) and Oliver Wyman, a premier management consulting firm under Marsh McLennan, hosted a seminar named

BAM Partners with MCOT to Enhance Asset Distribution for State Enterprises

Bangkok: BAM has partnered with MCOT to offer ready-to-move-in properties, including detached houses, townhouses, condominiums, and vacant land, to employees, offering a “free transfer” promotion of up to 900,000 baht, and expanding cooperation to cover all state enterprises. Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Public Company Limited (BAM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MCOT Public Company Limited (MCOT) to

Bangkok: The Managing Director of Globlex Securities Public Company Limited analyzed that the Bangchak Group has growth opportunities despite rumors of a Thai-Cambodian conflict. Mr. Suwat Sinsadok, Managing Director of Globlex Securities Public Company Limited, addressed the news of the Bangchak share purchase being linked to Thai and Cambodian politics. He stated that he did not know the veracity of the news and declined to confirm the truth, but believed that the impact of his previous acquisition as a new shareholder in Bangchak would be minimal on the company’s profitability, strategic direction, and transparency.

According to Thai News Agency, Thai shareholders, particularly the Thai government, still hold shares exceeding 40% – Vayupakdi Fund 19.84%, Social Security 15.11%, Ministry of Finance 4.76% – and private sectors such as BTS 1.45% and Bangkok Insurance 1.03%. Compared to the shareholding proportion of the group claimed to be ‘Hun Sen’s’, the exact amount cannot be determined. Even if