Category: Business

Bank of Thailand Mandates Reporting for Leasing and Hire-Purchase Businesses

Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand has announced a new reporting requirement for car and motorcycle leasing and hire-purchase businesses, scheduled to commence on October 10, 2025. These businesses will be required to report their operations via their websites in accordance with new regulations that will be effective from December 2,

MEA Points Program Offers Special Rewards for Electricity Customers

Bangkok: The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has introduced a rewards program allowing customers to earn and redeem points for various benefits, including discounts on electricity bills. According to Thai News Agency, the MEA Points program enables customers to accumulate points through different activities and redeem them for rewards worth up

Ministry of Transport Mobilizes 7,000 Relief Bags to Tackle Flooding

Bangkok: The Ministry of Transport has initiated a significant relief effort, deploying a caravan carrying 7,000 relief bags to aid regions affected by severe flooding. The operation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, alongside Ms. Mallika Jiraphanwanich, Deputy Minister of Transport, and Mr. Chaiyatham

BAM Holds Historic AMC Seminar

Bangkok: BAM held a historic seminar, BAM SYMPOSIUM: New Era of AMC 2025, joining forces with real estate agencies to jointly manage NPLs and NPA investments in a new dimension. Dr. Rak Vorakitpokathorn, Chief Executive Officer of Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Public Company Limited (BAM), stated that amid signs of

Thai Stocks Rise as SET Index Gains 7.32 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 7.32 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,312.24 points, an increase of 7.32 points (+0.56%), with a trading value of approximately 24.296 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, in morning trading, the index rose, reaching a

Department of Highways Marks 23rd Anniversary with Infrastructure Push

Bangkok: The Department of Highways (DOH) has celebrated its 23rd anniversary with a renewed commitment to enhancing economic connectivity and road safety. As part of this initiative, the department is advancing several key infrastructure projects, including rural highways, the Songkhla Lake Bridge, and the Koh Lanta Bridge, with expected results

Treasury Department Considers Major Adjustment to Tax Reduction Measures

Bangkok: The Treasury Department is contemplating a significant revision to its “tax reduction” strategies in an effort to rejuvenate the Thai economy by addressing four identified economic traps. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, shared insights during a keynote address at the