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Ministry of Energy and OIC Step In to Support Bombed Gas Station Owner in Cambodia

Bangkok: The Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), is taking steps to assist the owner of a PTT Station in Ban Phue, Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province, after a BM21 grenade launched from Cambodia caused substantial damage to the station. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Kamolrat Phonsettalert, the affected gas station owner, lodged a

CPF Hires Families of Soldiers Killed in Thai-Cambodian Clashes

Bangkok: Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) has announced its decision to hire the families of soldiers who were killed in the recent Thai-Cambodian border clash, emphasizing that the sacrifices of these “heroes” must not be in vain. According to Thai News Agency, CPF stated that it seeks to honor the brave soldiers who laid down their lives to

Start the Tunnel Boring Machine for the Purple Line, Saphan Phut-Sam Yot

Bangkok: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has commenced the drilling of a tunnel beneath the Chao Phraya River as part of the Purple Line extension project. This development is under contract for three sections, stretching from Phan Fa to Saphan Phut, marking a significant progression in the city’s transport infrastructure. According to Thai News Agency, the latest

EGAT Launches Thailand’s First State Enterprise Sustainability-Linked Bond

Bangkok: EGAT is advancing its financial strategies to promote national sustainability with the introduction of its Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), valued at 2 billion baht and maturing over five years. This marks a significant milestone as EGAT becomes the first Thai state enterprise to issue an SLB connected to sustainability indicators and goals. According to Thai News Agency, the Electricity Generating

Thai Stock Market Sees Positive Close with an Increase of 11.07 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 11.07 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the day at 1,229.40 points, marking an increase of 11.07 points, equivalent to a 0.91% rise, with a trading value of 44,358.92 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts had anticipated a better-than-expected rally in the Thai stock market, noting a short-term rebound similar to recoveries

EGCO Group Engages Youth in Innovative Environmental Solutions at Science Fair

Bangkok: Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group) invites youth to explore a secret base and join in the innovation that will restore global balance at the exhibition booth “Science Innovation, Changing the World: EGCO Base: Mission for Change, Secret Command Base of the Future” at the 2025 National Science and Technology Fair. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Piyanon

Welfare Spending Updates for August 2025 by Comptroller General’s Department

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has provided an update on welfare spending for August 2025, detailing the benefits available to eligible individuals under the 2022 state welfare registration project. Eligible persons can utilize a smart ID card to access these benefits. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Thiwaporn Phasuk, Deputy Director-General and spokesperson for the Comptroller General’s Department, outlined the

Thai Airways Plans Fleet Expansion Amid Successful Stock Exchange Return

Bangkok: Thai Airways International (THAI) is advancing its ambitious plan to expand its fleet to 150 aircraft by 2023, emphasizing that the acquisition of new aircraft will proceed without political interference. The airline is also moving forward with a significant joint investment in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center at U-Tapao Airport, in collaboration with Bangkok Airways, as part