Month: October 2025

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

Bangchak Offers 50% Discount on Drinks for Green Miles Members

Bangkok: Bangchak Green Miles members log in to the app and receive a 50% discount on drinks. Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited announced that it is offering special privileges to Bangchak GreenMiles members to meet the needs of digital-age consumers. Simply download the Bangchak app and log in for the

SET Opens Trading for 8 New DRs Referencing Hong Kong Stocks

Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is set to commence trading for eight new Depositary Receipts (DRs) on October 17th, 2025. These DRs, referencing shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, are issued by Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Public Company Limited (KKPS). According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nopadol