Category: Business

Chulalongkorn University Partners with EGAT for Hydrogen Production Research

Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University has announced a collaboration with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to advance research on hydrogen production from renewable energy sources. The partnership is set to explore the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the development of sustainable hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives. According

Paiboon Nalinthrangkura Calls for Support from Anutin Government to Boost Thai Stock Market

Bangkok: Paiboon Nalinthrangkura, President of the Investment Analysts Association and CEO of TISCO Securities, has urged the new Anutin government to implement measures to encourage investment in the Thai stock market. He believes that the government has the opportunity to introduce both short-term and long-term policies that will provide structural

SME D Bank’s Credit Rating Affirmed as Highest in Thailand

Bangkok: Fitch Ratings has affirmed SME D Bank’s long-term credit rating for 2025 at “AAA(tha)” and its short-term rating at “F1+(tha),” the highest in the country. This affirmation will help Thai SMEs access “Pattanakarn Capital Partners” services. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichit Mitrawong, Managing Director of the Small

Government Pension Fund Allocates 25 Billion Baht for 2025 Retirees

Bangkok: The Government Pension Fund (GPF) is setting aside 25 billion baht to pay 18,000 civil servants who are set to retire in 2025, with payouts reaching up to 7.59 million baht per retiree. The GPF encourages members to continue saving with the fund to maximize their returns. According to

Elderly Welfare Payments to Begin on September 16, 2025, in Phased Approach

Bangkok: Senior citizens entitled to the Elderly Welfare Fund can expect to receive their payments starting September 16, 2025. The Comptroller General’s Department announced this schedule as part of efforts to expedite the transfer process amidst system delays. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Thiwaporn Phasuk, Deputy Director-General and spokesperson

Bank of Thailand and Gold Shops Enhance Monitoring of Gold Trading in Baht

Bangkok: The Bank of Thailand and gold shops are stepping up their monitoring of investors trading gold in baht. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is meeting with gold shops to expedite measures to mitigate the impact of gold transactions on currency exchange rates and requesting cooperation in enhancing monitoring of

GH Bank Extends Application Period for Managing Director Position

Bangkok: GH Bank has announced an extension of the application period for the role of Managing Director at the Government Housing Bank, now running from September 16 to 30, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, the Chairman of the GH Bank President Selection Committee, disclosed that the

Thai Stock Market Sees a Modest Increase as SET Closes Up 6.16 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks experienced a slight uptick as the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) concluded today at 1,299.78 points, marking an increase of 6.16 points, equivalent to a 0.48% rise. The trading value for the day stood at 35,280.04 million baht. According to Thai News Agency, the stock trading index