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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

SME Seminar “SMEs Must Survive 2025” Unveils Strategies for Business Growth

Bangkok: The highly anticipated seminar “SMEs Must Survive 2025” is set to provide invaluable insights for Thai businesses aiming to overcome economic challenges. Attendees will gain access to strategies shared by some of the nation’s leading experts, covering a range of topics from economic trends to financing and human resource management. According to Thai News Agency, the seminar will feature

Three State Banks Collaborate to Support SMEs in Phuket

Bangkok: Three state-owned banks are joining forces for a major initiative aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Phuket Province. This collaboration, titled “Bringing State Banks to Help the People,” is set to offer special promotions that will enable SMEs to access low-interest funding. The joint effort is a comprehensive partnership between the Small and Medium Enterprise Development

GH Bank Lowers Interest Rates to Ease Housing Burden

Bangkok: The Government Housing Bank (GHB) has announced a reduction in its Minimum Retail Rate (MRR) interest rate for retail loans by 0.25% per year. This change, effective August 15, 2025, is aimed at easing housing burdens and stimulating the real estate sector. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kamolpop Virapala, President of GHB, stated that this decision follows the

AOT Records Growth in Passenger Volume and Revenue in First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2025

Bangkok: Airports of Thailand (AOT) has reported significant growth in its operations for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, spanning from October 2024 to June 2025, marked by a rise in passenger volume, flights, and revenue. This growth is part of AOT’s ongoing efforts to elevate its facilities to a world-class standard. Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong, Acting Director-General of

Confident That Gem Exports Will Grow by at Least 5 Percent This Year

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce is confident that this year’s gem export growth rate will be at least 5%. The Ministry is preparing to hold the Bangkok Gems event, with an expected trade value of at least 3.5 billion baht. The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the main organizer, has joined forces with the Gem and Jewelry Institute of