Day: June 17, 2025

Bangchak Launches ‘HERCuRO’ Lubricant for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

Bangkok: Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has made a strategic move into the truck lubricant market with the introduction of its latest product, ‘Bangchak HERCuRO’. Designed for large diesel engines, this new lubricant extends the oil change interval to 80,000 kilometers. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Seri Anupanthanant, Senior

Thai Stocks Edge Up Slightly Amid Global Uncertainty

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning with a modest increase of 1.71 points, marking a 0.15% rise to reach 1,116.20 points. The trading value was approximately 15,835 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, analysts highlighted that the Thai stock market’s performance lagged behind the regional markets, despite signs of

Transport Ministry Receives 40 Billion Baht for Economic Stimulus

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport has been allocated a 40 billion baht budget as part of an economic stimulus package, as revealed by Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Minister of Transport. He emphasized the importance of negotiations between Airports of Thailand (AOT) and King Power to maintain existing benefits. According to

Cabinet Clears Path for Private Sector to Lease U-Tapao Aircraft Maintenance Center

Bangkok: The cabinet has approved a new initiative allowing private companies to propose leasing the U-Tapao Aircraft Maintenance Center. This decision follows Thai Airways’ loss of its state enterprise status, which previously permitted it to co-invest in the facility. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, the deputy government

Cabinet Approves Integration of Suburban Railway Projects into a Single Contract

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the consolidation of the Red Line and Light Red Line suburban railway projects into a single project for the Siriraj – Taling Chan – Salaya section. This strategic move aims to streamline procurement and hiring into one contract, effectively saving 1,671 million baht from the

Cabinet Supports Sugarcane Farmers to Harvest Fresh Sugarcane Worth 5 Billion Baht

Bangkok: Cabinet approves assistance for sugarcane farmers to harvest fresh sugarcane worth 5 billion baht, opens registration via government app. Mr. Karom Polpornklang, deputy government spokesman, revealed that the cabinet has approved measures to help sugarcane farmers harvest good quality fresh sugarcane to reduce PM2.5 dust in the 2024/2025 production

SET Announces Mid-2025 Securities Selection for Index Calculation

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced the results of the selection of stocks to be used in calculating its indices for the second half of 2025, with four new stocks entering the SET50 index and six new stocks joining the SET100 index. According to Thai News Agency,