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Chevron and BCPR Announce Joint Venture in Gulf of Thailand Petroleum Exploration

Bangkok: Chevron and BCPR have initiated a joint petroleum exploration project in the Gulf of Thailand, specifically focusing on Block G2/65. According to Thai News Agency, the Bangchak Group revealed that Mr. Prasert Sinsukprasert, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, presided over the ceremony announcing the collaboration. This joint venture involves Chevron Offshore (Thailand) Limited (Chevron) and BCPR Company

Government Savings Bank Unveils Ambitious Social Finance Strategy for Second Half of 2025

Chiang mai: The Government Savings Bank (GSB) is proactively driving its second half of the year forward, in line with its seamless Social Bank strategy. The company is expanding into the loan and deposit business, creating innovative social finance solutions, and aims to achieve a social impact of over 17 billion baht by the end of the year. According to

Cabinet Sanctions Second Phase of Economic Stimulus Plan Worth 18.488 Billion Baht

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the second phase of the economic stimulus plan, allocating a budget of 18.488 billion baht to enhance competitiveness, develop human capital, and address the 19% US tax rate. A significant portion, totaling 8.488 billion baht, is earmarked for the Student Loan Fund (SLF) to support student loans. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister

AIS-GC Moves Forward with “Green University, Leaving the World with Upvel 3”

Bangkok: AIS-GC is moving forward with the “Green University: Throw It Away, Turn It Around, Let the World Remember Upvel 3,” a project to inspire Thai youth to showcase their eco-friendly business ideas and reduce E-Waste, while also continuing the green university network. According to Thai News Agency, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) announced that 2025 marks the

MEA Organizes a Seminar: ‘MEA Better Care 2025: Powering Trust with CARE+’

Bangkok: MEA held a seminar titled ‘MEA Better Care 2025: Powering Trust with CARE+’ to strengthen trust and relationships with key customers and launch the ‘MEA Better Care Service Plus’ service. According to Thai News Agency, on August 4, 2025, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), through its Marketing and Customer Relations Department, held the seminar “MEA Better Care 2025: Powering

PTT Collaborates with National Energy Policy Council to Advance Energy Research for Net Zero

Bangkok: PTT Public Company Limited and the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research, innovation, and the development of mechanisms to support climate change technologies in pursuit of Thailand’s Net Zero target. According to Thai News Agency, PTT announced that this collaboration will concentrate on exchanging and enhancing cooperation in

Chao Kengchon Appointed to Monetary Policy Committee

Bangkok: Mr. Chaow Kengchan has been selected as a new member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jiranuwat Thanyacharoen, Secretary of the Bank of Thailand Board, announced that during the Bank of Thailand Board meeting held on July 30, 2025, Mr. Chaow Kengchon was appointed as a qualified member of the MPC. He is

CAAT Approves AOT’s New Service Rates to Boost Revenue Collection

Bangkok: Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong, Acting Director-General of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), announced that the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has approved new service rates for the 400 Hz electrical system and the PC-AIR air conditioning system. These systems are integral to the Ground Service Equipment and Maintenance Facility services at Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Secondary Concourse 1 (SAT-1).