Day: May 28, 2025

BAAC Takes Lead in Advancing Agricultural Finance at APRACA Forum

Jakarta: BAAC joins in upgrading agricultural products at the APRACA Indonesia forum, passing the baton to BAAC to host the meeting in 2016. Mr. Chatchai Sirilai, Manager of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) and Vice Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA), attended the

Central Pattana Plans Major Expansion in Residential Projects for 2025

Bangkok: Central Pattana Public Company Limited is set to expand its residential projects significantly by the end of 2025. The company plans to develop a total of 51 residential projects across 21 provinces, with a particular focus on both horizontal and vertical developments. According to Thai News Agency, Central Pattana’s

Launch of ‘EARTH JUMP 2025’ Unites Sectors to Tackle Global Warming

Bangkok: Launching ‘EARTH JUMP 2025’, Kasikornbank joins forces with all sectors to suggest strategies to cope with global warming, supporting businesses to take real action towards sustainability, emphasizing Thailand as the leader in driving in ASEAN. According to Thai News Agency, Kasikornbank, together with government agencies and private sectors, organized

Ministry of Commerce to Register ‘Surin Beef’ as New GI Product

Surin: The Ministry of Commerce is taking significant steps to promote Surin Province by preparing to register ‘Surin Beef’ as a new Geographical Indication (GI) product. This premium-grade meat, known for its marbling fat akin to Japanese beef, is produced from a hybrid of local and 100% Wagyu breeds. The

TFEX Lowers Strike Price Interval for SET50 Options to Enhance Trading Flexibility

Bangkok: TFEX has reduced the Strike Price Interval of SET50 Options to 10 points, starting from May 29, to facilitate portfolio management and increase profit opportunities, and has launched ‘Options Wizard’, available on the Streaming app from June 4. According to Thai News Agency, the Thailand Futures Exchange Public Company

Thai Stocks End Slightly Lower as Market Lacks Supportive Factors

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed down 2.68 points today as the Stock Exchange of Thailand ended at 1,160.74 points, marking a 0.23% decline with a trading value of 36,281.33 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the market attempted a recovery before turning slightly negative by the end of the session

Thai Border Trade and Cross-Border Trade Expand by 10.7% in Early 2025

Bangkok: Thai border trade and cross-border trade experienced significant growth in the first four months of 2025, with a 10.7% increase in total trade value. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Arada Fuangthong, the Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade, reported that border and cross-border trade in April 2025