Category: Business

Cabinet Directs Agencies to Fast-Track 2027 Budget Preparation and Stimulate Economy

Bangkok: The Cabinet has directed all government agencies to expedite the preparation of the 2027 budget while urging state enterprises to invest 1.6 trillion baht in the 2026 budget to inject investment into the system and stimulate economic growth. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister’s Office spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat

Thai Stocks Slip as SET Index Dips by 10.46 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session down 10.46 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,276.52 points, down 10.46 points (-0.81%), with a trading value of approximately 23.131 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, in morning trading, the index continued to decline as expected,

Treasury Backs EGAT’s 2 Billion Baht SLB Bond Issuance

Bangkok: The Ministry of Finance has announced its support for the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) as it embarks on its inaugural issuance of Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLB) valued at 2 billion baht, with an interest rate pegged at 1.40% per annum. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Chananporn Pisitwanich,

GC Set to Launch New Series of Subordinated Bonds with Equity-Like Features in Baht

Bangkok: PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), the flagship chemical business of the PTT Group, has announced its preparations to issue and offer a new series of baht-denominated subordinated bonds featuring equity-like characteristics. These bonds are expected to be available to general investors through a public offering in late

NBTC Sets Year-End Deadline for Digital TV Roadmap Completion

Bangkok: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has committed to finalizing the digital TV industry roadmap by the end of this year. This effort is part of the preparation for the expiration of digital terrestrial television licenses in 2029. A recent meeting was held to gather input from specific

Pig Prices Rise Amid Losses for Small-Scale Farmers

Bangkok: Pig prices at farms have risen by 2 baht/kg, yet farmers are still facing losses. According to Thai News Agency, the Swine Raisers Association reported a 2 baht/kg increase in farm-gate prices nationwide for live pigs. This follows the Kathin robe offering ceremony and the tourist season, both of

Chaokhunthong and Friends Make Waves at National Book Fair

Bangkok: Chaokhunthong and Friends, the legendary hand puppets, created a sensation at the National Book Fair. According to Thai News Agency, the much-anticipated return of “Chao Khun Thong and Friends” at the “Book Expo Thailand 2025” has captured significant attention. The hand puppets, a creation by Mr. Phal Phirom, the