Day: July 7, 2025

Thai Stock Index Drops 5.2% in June Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Domestic Uncertainty

Bangkok: The Thai stock index experienced a significant decline in June, falling by 5.2% due to escalating geopolitical tensions, including the Iran-Israel conflict, a border dispute with Cambodia, and domestic political instability. Investors are closely watching upcoming Thai-US negotiations after former US President Donald Trump extended the deadline for new

Thai Restaurant Industry Leaders Share Survival Strategies Amid Economic Challenges

Bangkok: In response to the ongoing economic challenges, KTC recently organized a seminar titled ‘Serving a Survival Plan: Secret Recipes for Thai Restaurants to Survive the Crisis’, where industry leaders discussed strategic measures to help Thai food businesses navigate through turbulent times. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suravej Telan,

SEC Highlights Over 32 Billion Baht Investment in Thai ESGX Initiative

Bangkok: The SEC revealed that the total investment amount under the Thai ESGX measure, which ends on June 30, 2025, totaled 32,168 million baht in a 2-month period, transferred from LTFs in the group with investments not exceeding 500,000 baht, reaching 79%, responding to sustainable investment. According to Thai News

SET Confirms That Measures Will Not Benefit Anyone

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) insists that the measures it is implementing are not to benefit anyone, explaining six measures to reduce market volatility. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rongrak Panapavutikul, Deputy Managing Director and Spokesperson of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), revealed during the ‘SET

Muang Thai Life Assurance Recognizes Contracted Hospitals with Prestigious Awards

Bangkok: Muang Thai Life Assurance organized the honorary award ceremony ‘Muang Thai Life Assurance Hospital Awards 2024’ to contracted hospitals, aiming to raise the standard of excellent service in every dimension for important customers. According to Thai News Agency, the event was presided over by Mr. Chuchat Pramulpol, Secretary-General of

Thai Swine Industry Opposes US Pork Imports Amid Trade Negotiations

Bangkok: The National Swine Raisers Association has urged the government to refrain from importing pork and related products from the United States in exchange for trade privileges for Thai industrial exports. The association warns that such a move could devastate the Thai agricultural sector, particularly the pork production industry. According

Warning Issued to Thai Citizens Regarding Use of Nominees in Foreign Businesses

Bangkok: Thai citizens have been cautioned against allowing foreigners to use their names as nominees, a practice that could result in serious legal consequences including imprisonment, fines, and asset seizure. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, the deputy government spokesman, highlighted the government’s efforts to prevent citizens from

Japan Recruits Thai Male Workers in the IM Japan Program

Bangkok: Japan is actively recruiting male Thai workers as part of the IM Japan program, with applications open from today until August 31, 2025. Female workers have a designated application window from July 21-27, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced