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

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

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

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport engaged in discussions with the Council of Engineers to boost local entrepreneurship and incorporate Thai materials in the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, specifically focusing on Phase 2. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, disclosed that a meeting was convened with the President of the Council of Engineers

Bangkok: The Government Savings Bank has announced a 0.25% reduction in all loan interest rates, including MRR, MLR, and MOR, effective from August 15, 2025. This move is aimed at stimulating the economy. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wirachai Amornratkulsuwet, Senior Executive Vice President and Acting President of the Government Savings Bank, stated that the bank is committed to

Bangkok: SME D Bank has announced a significant reduction in interest rates, lowering them by up to 0.25% annually, to aid Thai small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in bolstering their resilience across varying economic conditions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichit Mitrawong, the Managing Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank),

Bangkok: “Athakorn” clearly reiterates his opposition to the use of red meat accelerators, prioritizing the health of Thai people. The Minister of Agriculture reiterated his opposition to the permitting of red meat-promoting chemicals in meat, stating that they directly impact consumer health. He also offered support to the Thai team negotiating tariffs with the United States, hoping to secure the

Bangkok: The Ministry of Finance is partnering with the Ministry of Public Health to integrate health and welfare information as a strategy to enhance welfare, facilitate treatment, improve access to funding, and address drug procurement and tax fraud issues. Mr. Lawaron Sangsanit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, and Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public