Category: Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thai Stocks See Morning Gains as SET Index Rises by 4.08 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 4.08 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,290.77 points, an increase of 4.08 points (+0.32%), with a trading value of approximately 20.7 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, in morning trading, the index continued to rise,

Year-End Economic Measures Expected to Boost Thai GDP Growth

Bangkok: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce anticipates that economic recovery measures set for the end of the year will enhance GDP growth by 2-2.2 percent. According to Thai News Agency, the introduction of several year-end initiatives is predicted to spur GDP growth for 2025 by the same