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Krungsri Bank Lowers Loan Interest Rates by 0.25% to Support Economic Growth

Bangkok: Krungsri Bank has announced a 0.25% annual interest rate cut, effective August 18, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, this decision aligns with the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) recent policy rate cut. The move aims to support Thai economic growth, reduce financial costs, and ease burdens on business and retail customers. Mr. Kenichi Yamato, President and CEO of Bank

Department of Land Transport Implements Ban on Double-Decker Buses on Highway 304

Bangkok: The Department of Land Transport has announced a significant safety measure by banning double-decker buses from operating on Highway 304. This decision aims to prevent road accidents on this high-risk route. Additionally, the department has opened specific routes where these buses can operate as passenger services under strict conditions. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chirut Wisanjit, Director-General of

SME D Bank Launches Third Edition of ‘D CEO Network’ to Propel Thai SMEs into Global Trade

Bangkok: SME D Bank is advancing its development mission by launching the “D CEO Network” project, its third edition for 2025. This program empowers over 100 SMEs, including business owners, executives, and heirs, through the intensive “Go Green, Go Digital and AI, Go Finance” course. This program aims to elevate business networks and access special interest capital, ultimately propelling them

Sena Provides Financial Assistance to Thai-Cambodian Border Disaster Victims

Buriram: Sena visited Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces to extend moral support and aid to those affected by the Thai-Cambodian border disaster. According to Thai News Agency, Sena, led by CEO Dr. Thirawat Thanyalakphak, announced that executives visited the affected provinces to offer assistance. They provided financial compensation of 30,000 baht to each family of the deceased, 10,000

PROEN Sets Sights on Billion-Baht Government Projects Amid Profit Surge

Bangkok: PROEN is gearing up to bid on three government projects valued at billions of baht in the latter half of the year. This strategic move follows a significant increase in the company’s financial performance, setting a promising outlook for the year. According to Thai News Agency, PROEN Corp Public Company Limited (PROEN) reported a substantial 295.03% increase in net

HANN Set to Begin Trading on Market for Alternative Investment

Bangkok: The Market for Alternative Investment (mai) is set to welcome Mukdahan International Hospital Public Company Limited (HANN), which will begin trading under the Services group on August 14, 2025. The company operates three private hospitals in the Mukdahan and Yasothon provinces. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Prapan Charoenprawat, Manager of the mai, announced that HANN will be listed

OSS Center Helps Thai Private Sector Cope with US Tax Measures

Bangkok: The government is moving forward with the establishment of an OSS center to help Thai private companies cope with US tariffs. The center will provide a one-stop shop for all trade services, including tax consultations, market expansion, and export cost reductions. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak revealed that the government, through the Ministry of

Thai Stock Exchange Closes Higher by 18.36 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 18.36 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the day at 1,277.43 points, marking an increase of 18.36 points, or 1.46%, with a trading value of 70,067.54 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading showed the index fluctuating in positive territory throughout the session. The index reached a high of 1,280.16 points