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SEC Pursues Legal Action Against 13 Individuals for Securities Manipulation

Bangkok: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a civil lawsuit against 13 individuals, accusing them of manipulating shares of MAX, EIC, NEWS, and NEWS-W5. According to Thai News Agency, the SEC has called on prosecutors to pursue charges against these 13 individuals, seeking civil penalties amounting to 202 million baht. This decision follows the resolution of the Civil

Customs Department Arrests Australian with 1.2 Million Baht Worth of Ice

Bangkok: Customs officials arrested an Australian man with 4.26 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in bars of soap and luggage, worth approximately 1.2 million baht. Mr. Panthong Loikulnan, Advisor on Tax Collection Development and Management and spokesperson for the Customs Department, revealed that the Customs Department is intensifying its surveillance of drug smuggling through all channels. According to Thai News

Baht and Stock Market Under Scrutiny as Market Awaits Key Economic Figures

Bangkok: The market is keenly observing the upcoming release of Thailand’s Q2 2025 GDP and July 2025 export figures. Kasikorn Research Center highlights the importance of these data points along with the anticipated statement from the Federal Reserve Chairman. The baht is forecasted to trade in a range of 32.10-32.80 baht per dollar. The Thai stock index is projected to

“Retirement Lottery” Launches at Minburi Market with High Enthusiasm

Bangkok: The National Savings Fund (NSF) recently organized the “Friday of the Lucky Draw – Happy Savings with Retirement Lottery” event at Minburi Market in Bangkok. The event, which aimed to raise awareness and promote the “NSF Lottery,” or “Retirement Lottery,” attracted significant interest from market vendors and residents alike. Dr. Paopum Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, and Ms. Jarulak

Bangkok Port Pioneers NSW eD/O System for Digital Logistics Transformation

Bangkok: “Bangkok Port” is at the forefront of integrating the “NSW eD/O” electronic goods release order to usher Thai logistics into the digital era. This strategic move is part of the broader initiative to develop a Smart Port, aimed at minimizing processes, paperwork, and costs. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Manoporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, emphasized the Ministry

Thai Stocks Slip as Morning Session Closes with Decline

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 7.65 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) ended this morning at 1,269.78 points, marking a decrease of 7.65 points, or 0.60%, with a trading value of approximately 34.186 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, during the morning trading, the index experienced a weakening trend. It reached a high of 1,283.55

HANN’s Stock Price Surges Over 70% on MAI Debut, Reflecting Strong Growth Potential

Bangkok: HANN, a prominent hospital network in the Mekong River Basin, entered the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) today with a remarkable surge in its stock price. The shares opened at 1.19 baht, marking an increase of more than 70% from its initial public offering (IPO) price of 0.70 baht. This significant uptick underscores HANN’s potential as a leading healthcare

GC Announces Sale of Vencorex US and Vencorex Thailand Shares to Covestro AG

Bangkok: GC announced the sale of shares in Vencorex US and Vencorex Thailand to Covestro AG. Q2 2025 results show a net loss of 3.616 billion baht. PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand that the Board of Directors of Vencorex Holding, an indirect subsidiary in which the Company holds a 100% stake, resolved