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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

US-Thailand Trade Talks Unaffected by Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

Bangkok: The Ministry of Commerce confirmed it will proceed with trade negotiations with the United States, despite the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, without affecting economic relations. The Ministry is also working to accelerate expansion into new markets to reduce reliance on any single market. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, addressed concerns that

Bhumibol Dam Declared Stable, No Spillway Opening Required

Bangkok: Bhumibol Dam has been declared stable with no need to open its spillway, according to Mr. Paitoon Kengkanchang, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR). He reported that the dam’s water inflow is equal to its outflow, calming concerns about potential spillway operations similar to those in 2011. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Paitoon shared

Gold Prices Surge as US Federal Shutdown Ends, Baht Strengthens

Bangkok: Gold prices surged again, boosted by falling US Treasury yields and the reopening of federal government agencies, with President Donald Trump signing a temporary spending bill into law, ending the longest US government shutdown in history at 43 days. According to Thai News Agency, the Gold Traders Association reported that as of 10:58 a.m. today, the Thai gold price