Day: October 16, 2025

Energy Conservation Fund Invests 9 Billion Baht in 69 Projects for Quick Big Win

Bangkok: The Energy Conservation Promotion Fund Administration Office (EPO) has announced a significant investment of over 9 billion baht in 69 projects aimed at supporting energy conservation initiatives, particularly in remote areas where electricity access remains limited. These projects, under the Quick Big Win policy, are set to begin reporting

AIS Launches New Service to Combat SMS Fraud

Bangkok: AIS is enhancing its cybersecurity efforts by launching the “1185 Snap and Share to Report Fraudulent SMS” service, making it easier for customers to report fraudsters. Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) announced the launch of a new service, ‘1185 Snap and Share, Report Fraudulent SMS,’ which facilitates

PEA Refutes Claims of Supplying Electricity to Border Districts

Sa kaeo: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has confirmed that it has not been providing electricity to the Nong Ya Kaeo and Nong Chan districts, located at the Thai-Cambodian border area. The PEA’s statement comes in response to circulating social media reports suggesting that Cambodians in these areas are utilizing

Wittaya Meets with Private Sector to Strengthen Economic Cooperation

Bangkok: Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), has taken steps to bridge the gap with the private sector by engaging in discussions aimed at bolstering the economy. According to Thai News Agency, the Bank of Thailand announced that today, Chairman Poj Aramwattananont, along with the Board

SME Bank to Launch New Project Expanding Guarantees for Non-Bank Sector

Bangkok: The SME Bank is preparing to launch a new project aimed at expanding its guarantees for the non-bank sector to stimulate the economy towards the end of the year. During the first nine months of 2025, the bank guaranteed a total of 29.695 billion baht in loans. According to

80,000 Shops Register for Thailand’s Half-Half Plus Scheme

Bangkok: 80,000 shops have registered for the “Half-Half Plus” scheme, with hundreds of thousands of applicants showing interest in the project. The Half-Half Plus Project, which opened for merchant registration on October 15, 2025, has seen significant participation from merchants across the country. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, Deputy Prime Minister and

Thai Stock Market Sees Modest Gain as Index Closes Higher

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 4.77 points. SET closed today at 1,291.46 points, up 4.77 points (+0.37%), with a trading value of 33,202.91 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, today’s stock trading saw the index consolidate in the afternoon, hitting a low of 1,286.60 points and a high of

Muang Thai Life Assurance Launches mDesign Investment-Linked Life Insurance

Bangkok: Muang Thai Life Assurance has unveiled its latest product, mDesign, a revolutionary investment-linked life insurance plan designed to offer long-term coverage with the flexibility of short premium payment terms. The innovative plan allows policyholders to pay premiums over 3, 5, or 10 years while enjoying life insurance coverage up