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Pichai Aims to Boost Confidence Through Strategic Platforms

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Pichai Chunhavajira expressed his gratitude to Super Poll and all citizens for their confidence in the Thai economic team. According to Thai News Agency, the successful conclusion of tariff negotiations with the United States marks a significant achievement for the country. This development is seen not merely as a set of figures

Trump’s BRICS Tariffs Create New Export Opportunities for Thailand and ASEAN

Bangkok: Thai Chamber of Commerce academics reveal that President Trump’s tariffs on BRICS countries, which are significantly higher than those on ASEAN nations, have opened new avenues for Thai exports, contributing to GDP growth surpassing 2%. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anusorn Thamjai, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Director of the Digital Economy, Investment and

Thailand to Enforce Ban on Mercury-Using Factories by 2025

Bangkok: A ban on the establishment or expansion of factories that use mercury and the use of mercury in the manufacturing process will be effective from September 1, 2025. Mr. Ekanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, revealed that he has signed the Ministry of Industry’s announcement prohibiting the establishment or expansion of factories that use mercury or mercury compounds in the

Vitai Ratanakorn Appointed Governor of Bank of Thailand

Bangkok: His Majesty the King has appointed Vitai Ratanakorn as the new Governor of the Bank of Thailand, effective October 1, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Gazette website published an announcement from the Office of the Prime Minister regarding this appointment. The announcement stated that His Majesty the King issued a royal command appointing Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn

Bangchak Maintains Stability Amid Fluctuating Oil Prices in the First Half of 2025

Bangkok: Bangchak Group reported its first-half 2025 operating results, with total sales and service revenue of 260.474 billion baht and EBITDA of 16.331 billion baht, a decrease amid continued declines in oil prices and the global economic slowdown. In Q2 2025, the company reported a net loss of 2.56 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Chief

OIC Allows Private Companies Participation in Thai-Cambodian Border Compensation

Bangkok: The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is ready to allow private companies to participate in compensation claims related to incidents on the Thai-Cambodian border. Despite the situation not meeting the definition of “war,” efforts are being made to expedite damage assessments and provide needed assistance. According to Thai News Agency, the OIC has requested insurers to speed up damage

SET Anticipates Boost in Market Confidence Following Arrests in Stock Manipulation Case

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is hopeful for a resurgence in capital market confidence following the incarceration of several individuals involved in the MORE stock case. Mr. Rongrak Panapavuttikul, Deputy Managing Director of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, shared recent developments in the legal proceedings concerning the More Return Public Company Limited. According to Thai News Agency, the

Pichai Seeks Removal of Thailand from US Watch List to Boost Innovation

Bangkok: Pichai hopes to remove Thailand from the US Watch List as part of plans to enhance innovation and empower SMEs. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, chaired a meeting of the National Intellectual Property Policy Committee (NPPC) in collaboration with various agencies. The meeting aims to engage both government and private sectors to drive Thailand’s