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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

Thai Stocks Experience Morning Surge with 10.29 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 10.29 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) concluded this morning at 1,274.76 points, marking an increase of 10.29 points (+0.81%), with a trading value of approximately 34.244 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, during morning trading, the index experienced an upward movement, reaching a high of 1,280.78 points and a

Thai Stock Market Sees Modest Gains Amid Fluctuating Trading Session

Bangkok: Thai stocks rose 0.68 points to close at 1,265.15 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand closed today at 1,265.15 points, an increase of 0.68 points (+0.05%), with a trading value of 60,459.25 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading saw the index rise in the morning before profit-taking in the afternoon, reaching a high of 1,280.78

Thai Oil Group Honored for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Efforts

Bangkok: Thai Oil Group has been awarded a certificate of honor from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Support Project (LESS) by the Office of the National Energy Policy Council (ONEC). This recognition highlights the group’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its petroleum, petrochemical, and power businesses. According to Thai News Agency, Thai Oil Group, which includes Thai Oil Public

US Tax Deal Must Pass Congress: Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Adapt to RVC

Bangkok: The Deputy Minister of Commerce revealed that any trade agreement with the United States must pass Congress. He emphasized that the 19% tariff rate is a good starting point, but that Thailand must enhance its production capacity, utilize domestic raw materials, and maintain standardized documentation of origin. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chantawit Tantasith, Deputy Minister of Commerce,