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KKP Dime Securities Sees Renewed Investor Interest in Thai Stocks Amid Market Shifts

Bangkok: KKP Dime indicates investors are starting to return to Thai stock trading as uncertainty eases. According to Thai News Agency, KKP Dime Securities has observed a resurgence of interest in Thai stocks, correlating with the easing of US tax measures and the attainment of all-time highs by US stocks and Bitcoin. This shift in investor sentiment is seen as

‘ESG DNA’ Creates Sustainability Knowledge and Skills for 190,000 Employees

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has expanded its ESG DNA project into its second year, building sustainability knowledge and skills for 190,000 employees. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Soraphol Tulayasathien, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Capital Market Sustainability Development at the Stock Exchange of Thailand, stated that the ESG DNA project is an e-Learning platform

Vending Machine Retail Trend Expected to Generate Billions in 2024

Bangkok: ‘Vending machines’ are emerging as a significant trend in the retail sector, projected to generate tens of billions in revenue in 2024. Consumers will benefit from 24-hour access to products, with multiple payment options, including both cash and digital methods. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Business Development highlighted that there are currently 760 juristic entities operating

Cabinet Allocates 2 Billion Baht for Tomorrowland Music Festival in Thailand

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a budget of 2 billion baht to support the Tomorrowland music festival, which will be held in Thailand from 2026 to 2030. The decision marks a significant investment in boosting the country’s music and tourism sectors over a five-year period. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced

Cabinet Compensates Sugarcane Farmers to Combat PM 2.5 Dust Issue

Bangkok: The Cabinet has rolled out a comprehensive support program for sugarcane farmers, focusing on interest compensation, water resource management, and machinery acquisition to tackle the PM 2.5 dust problem effectively. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, the Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the Cabinet has sanctioned an interest compensation scheme for sugarcane farmers aimed at enhancing water

Cabinet Allocates 2.9 Billion Baht to Boost Pracharat Welfare Fund

Bangkok: The Cabinet has sanctioned a central budget of 2.9 billion baht to enhance the Pracharat Welfare Fund, aimed at bolstering retail spending through welfare cards. This initiative will draw a total of 26 billion baht from the central budget to stimulate economic activity. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, disclosed that the budget will

Thai Exports to Continue Strong Growth Following US Tariff Reduction

Bangkok: Exports in 2025 are projected to maintain robust growth as the United States reduces import tariffs to 19%. The Ministry of Commerce has reported ongoing expansion in Thai exports over the first seven months of 2025, with significant gains in both primary and secondary markets across various regions. This growth has been propelled by accelerated exports ahead of the

Thailand Pushes Forward with Land Bridge Project Bidding Process

Bangkok: Monporn inaugurated a seminar to discuss the “Land Bridge Project,” directing the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (ONEP) to initiate the bidding process to attract investors and propel the project into actionable phases to boost the national economy. The seminar aims to gather insights and comprehensive recommendations from public, private, and community sectors. According to