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Recruitment for New Government Savings Bank Director to Begin in August

Bangkok: The selection committee chairman has announced that recruitment for the new Government Savings Bank (GSB) director is set to commence this August. Mr. Winij Wisetsuvarnabhumi, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, shared this update in his role as the Chairman of the selection committee tasked with finding a successor for the current President, Mr. Witai Ratanakorn. The

Nakhon Nayok Provincial Transport Office Hosts Youth Camp to Promote Safe Motorcycle Riding and Helmet Use

Nakhon nayok: The Nakhon Nayok Provincial Transport Office organized the “New Generation Youth Camp: Safe Riding and Helmets” project, training students from Ban Na “Nayok Phithayakorn” School to develop safe motorcycle riding skills. According to Thai News Agency, the event took place at Home and Hill Resort in Nakhon Nayok Province, aiming to promote knowledge and instill a sense of

Floods Impact Thailand’s Road Network, Ministry Mobilizes Relief Efforts

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport has outlined the flood situation affecting its network as of July 31, 2025, and has directed the Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Roads to mobilize personnel for assistance to affected individuals and to closely monitor the situation. The Ministry aims to expedite restoration and clean-up efforts immediately after the water recedes. According

BAAC Waives All Loan Liabilities for Families of Fallen Soldiers and Police Officers

Bangkok: The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has taken significant steps to support the families of soldiers and Border Patrol Police officers who lost their lives during the Thai-Cambodian border clashes by waiving both the principal and interest on all loan contracts. According to Thai News Agency, the BAAC board approved this assistance initiative specifically for families of

Kick Off: First Installment of Fresh Sugarcane Harvest Payments to Over 77,000 Farmers

Bangkok: The Ministry of Industry kicked off the first payment of 3.8 billion baht to 77,044 sugarcane farmers who harvested fresh sugarcane, marking the highest harvest in Thai history. The Ministry is also promoting green sugar to increase its value. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ekanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, presided over the kickoff ceremony for a program to

Thai Stock Market Experiences Slight Decline Amid Profit-Taking and Stronger US Dollar

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 1.15 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,242.99 points, down 1.15 points (-0.09%), with a trading value of approximately 30.211 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts revealed that the Thai stock market experienced profit-taking following a significant rise, and the strengthening US dollar put pressure

See Exotic Animals From Around the World at ‘Pet Expo Championship 2025’

Bangkok: ‘Pet Expo Championship 2025,’ Thailand’s largest pet product and service exhibition, has opened. This year’s highlight is rare and exotic animals from around the world. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Surapol Utintu, Managing Director of N.C.C. Management and Development Co., Ltd., stated that this year’s event aims to meet the needs of the rapidly growing pet market in