Category: Business

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

Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid Global Economic Uncertainties

Bangkok: Gold prices continue to rise, hitting a new high this morning after the global gold price exceeded $4,200 per ounce. The Gold Traders Association reported that the price of gold this morning continued to rise, reaching a new historical high. The market opened 200 baht per baht of gold,

CAAT Maintains Drone Flight Ban in Five Thai Border Provinces

Bangkok: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued Announcement No. 8, prohibiting the operation or launching of unmanned aircraft (drones) in certain areas due to concerns over national security related to the Thai-Cambodian border situation. The ban remains in effect in specific border provinces and security areas, while

Khun Phaen Morakot Savings Lottery Offers 40 Million Baht Prize Each Month

Bangkok: The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has introduced the “Khun Phaen Morakot” series of savings lottery tickets, priced at 2,000 baht per unit, with a monthly first prize of 40 million baht. The lottery series also includes 100,000 additional prizes, with a total monthly prize pool exceeding

“Jenny Life” Phenomenon Highlights Shift in Influencer Marketing Strategy

Bangkok: IdeasLabs has highlighted the “Jenny Life” phenomenon as evidence that brands are increasingly paying only those who generate real sales. According to Thai News Agency, the Executive Director and Founder of IdeaLabs Co., Ltd. (IdeasLabs), Thanadol Pitiyanuwat, emphasized that the Jenny Live trend showcases a significant shift in influencer

Ekanit to Discuss 2026 Inflation Framework with Bank of Thailand Governor

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas announced plans to meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn to review the 2026 inflation framework, following months of negative headline inflation, raising concerns among many about deflation. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting aims to address the current