Bangkok: Thailand’s credit rating outlook has been downgraded to negative, intensifying pressure on the baht and raising concerns over the country’s economic trajectory. According to Thai News Agency, the downgrade from “stable” to “negative” by Fitch Ratings highlights the economic slowdown and challenges within the government’s fiscal position. Siam Commercial Bank’s Financial Markets Division predicts the baht will trade within

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) organized Thailand Focus 2025: Beyond the Challenges, welcoming investors from 75 institutions worldwide. The event aimed at overcoming challenges and driving investment opportunities, focusing on providing information and boosting investor confidence. According to Thai News Agency, the SET, in collaboration with key partners such as DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Kiatnakin Phatra

Bangkok: The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) has announced a temporary suspension of water supply to facilitate repairs on a burst main pipe at the intersection of Ratchaprarop Road and Sri Ayutthaya Road. This disruption is due to an accident during the construction of the Orange Line electric train. The suspension will last from today until 8:00 a.m. the following day.

Bangkok: Muang Thai Life Assurance received the “ESG DNA” certificate from the Stock Exchange of Thailand, reinforcing its position as a model organization for sustainability. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pramote Sakkamjorn, Senior Executive Vice President of Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited, represented the company in receiving the ESG DNA project certificate from Dr. Soraphol Tulyasathien, Deputy

Bangkok: Central Pattana has officially denied recent news reports and clarified its shareholding status in Dusit Thani Public Company Limited. The company aims to address misunderstandings related to its investment policy and shareholding in Dusit Thani. According to Thai News Agency, Central Pattana has been a strategic partner and co-investor with Dusit Thani in the Dusit Central Park project since

Bangkok: Revealing the names of 5 people who have passed the qualifications to be recruited as the new Director of the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC). The Oil Fund Office (OFPO) announced five names of candidates who passed the qualification examination for the new Oil Fund Office (OFPO) director position. They are scheduled to interview and present their

Bangkok: A water pipe burst today in the middle of the Ratchaprarop intersection, causing disruptions during the ongoing construction of the Orange Line subway. The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) reported that the incident occurred due to an accident within the subway construction area. According to Thai News Agency, MWA officials are currently working on solutions to address the situation. The

Kanchanaburi: EGAT is making significant strides in its clean energy initiatives with the commencement of bidding for the 280 megawatt (MWac) floating solar power plant project at Srinakarin Dam 3. The bidding process is open from August 26 to September 26, 2025, marking an important step in the project slated for commercial operation by 2028. According to Thai News Agency,