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MEA Illuminates Bangkok to Celebrate Queen Sirikit’s Birthday

Bangkok: Come admire the decorative lights in honor of Mother’s Day. MEA invites you to view the light decorations in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday and National Mother’s Day. Mr. Vilas Chalermsat, Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), revealed that to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday on August 12, 2025,

ERC Orders MEA to Address Bangkok Power Outage

Bangkok: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has mandated the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to provide a comprehensive explanation for the power outage in the Pradiphat area within a seven-day timeframe. According to Thai News Agency, the ERC has instructed the MEA to conduct a thorough technical investigation into the outage that occurred in the Pradipat-Saphan Khwai area. This incident took

Krungthai Bank Waives Debts for Fallen Thai-Cambodian Border Heroes

Bangkok: Krungthai Bank has announced a significant debt forgiveness initiative for soldiers and Border Patrol Police (BPP) who lost their lives or sustained severe injuries while safeguarding the Thai-Cambodian border. This move aims to honor the sacrifices made by these individuals in their duty to protect national sovereignty. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ekkachai Techawiriyakul, Chief Risk Officer of

Pichai Implements Extended Insurance Relief Amid Thai-Cambodian Border Unrest and Northern Storms

Bangkok: Pichai Chunhavajira, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has taken decisive action to provide aid for those impacted by the recent disturbances along the Thai-Cambodian border and severe storms in northern Thailand. He has announced an extension of the life insurance premium payment period by 60 days to assist those affected. According to Thai News Agency, Mr.

SME Bank Supports Entrepreneurs with Liquidity Solutions at SMART SME EXPO 2025

Bangkok: The SME Bank is actively promoting liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and supporting franchisees at the SMART SME EXPO 2025. This effort is part of the bank’s initiative to provide a comprehensive suite of support measures under the “SME Bank Ready to Guarantee” program, which aims to facilitate easier access to funding for SME entrepreneurs, franchise businesses,

EXIM Bank Approves 28.033 Billion Baht in New Loans Amid Global Economic Challenges

Bangkok: In the second quarter of 2025, EXIM Bank approved new loans worth 28.033 billion baht to support SME exports amid the ongoing Trump 2.0 administration’s impact. Mr. Bandit Sapianchai, the Director and Acting President of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM BANK), commented that the bank’s performance at the end of the second quarter highlighted the challenges presented by

Agricultural Drone Flights Set to Resume After Nationwide Ban

Bangkok: Prepare to unlock agricultural drone flights after August 15th. Agricultural drone flights are set to be lifted after August 15th. Farmers will be required to register through the Civil Aviation Authority’s UAS Portal system, following concerns about the ease with which drones can reduce fertilizer and pesticide application costs and labor costs. According to Thai News Agency, Rear Admiral

Thai Beef Cattle Association Concerns Over Impact of US Retaliatory Tariffs

Bangkok: The Beef Cattle Association is expressing concerns about the potential fallout from tariffs imposed by the United States, which they fear could lead to a significant drop in cattle prices. According to Thai News Agency, the Thai Beef Cattle Association has sought clarification from Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, on how US retaliatory tariffs might impact the