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PTT’s Q4 Profit Set to Rise by Over 21% from Q3 2015

Bangkok: PTT is projected to see a significant improvement in its Q4 2015 profit, reaching 19,784 million baht, which marks a 21.2% increase from the previous quarter. According to Thai News Agency, analysts have forecasted this growth due to expected profits from PTT’s core subsidiaries, such as PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), and its affiliated refinery operations.

Thailand Accelerates Fiscal Plan to Address Credit Rating Downgrade

Bangkok: The Ministry of Finance is accelerating the preparation of fiscal plans to boost foreign confidence. Ekniti is expediting the development of a fiscal plan following a recent downgrade in Thailand’s outlook from stable to negative. The plan aims to reduce the fiscal balance to 3% of GDP by 2029, thereby enhancing foreign confidence. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy

Sara Lamsam Wins the PMAT HR Award 2025

Bangkok: Mr. Sara Lamsam, Chief Executive Officer of Muang Thai Life Assurance, received the PMAT HR Award 2025 in the category of ‘Leader as HR Professional Award’. The award was presented by Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation, at the HR DAY 2025 – PMAT 60th Anniversary International HR Conference, organized by the Personnel Management Association of Thailand

Thammanat Prompao Spearheads Efforts to Boost Agricultural Exports and Tackle Flooding Issues

Bangkok: Thammanat Prompao, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is actively pushing forward initiatives to address the prices of agricultural products and the recurring flooding problems affecting Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Thammanat recently visited China to sign a protocol that will facilitate the export of honey, bird’s nests, and poultry. This agreement is anticipated to

SRT Advances Southern Double-Track Railway Project to Boost Tourism

Bangkok: The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is enhancing travel to key tourist destinations, such as Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan, by reinforcing the success of the southern double-track railway project. SRT’s initiatives are part of a broader rail tourism marketing plan aimed at generating over 72 million baht in revenue by 2025. According to Thai News Agency, SRT

MRTA Offers Free Parking to Facilitate Public Travel for Royal Respect Ceremony

Bangkok: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has announced a significant initiative to support individuals traveling to pay their respects to the royal urn of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. This initiative includes providing free parking on specific days to accommodate visitors. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Transport has coordinated with the MRTA

BAM Accelerates Debt Resolution and Rehabilitation Efforts to Recover Public Assets

Bangkok: Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Public Company Limited (BAM) is advancing its “proactive debt resolution plan” to assist debtors in regaining liquidity and reclaiming their homes or farmland. This plan involves a recycling machine, expanding the debt resolution factory (TDR Factory), and collaborating with financial institutions through the NPL Partnership – JV Window – contract management model, aiming for a

Thai Stocks Edge Higher in Morning Trading

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 3.14 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) concluded this morning at 1,287.95 points, marking an increase of 3.14 points, which represents a 0.24% rise. The trading value during this session was approximately 19.79 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the morning trading saw the index experience fluctuations, reaching a high