Category: Business

Thai Stock Market Sees Morning Gains with 3.98 Point Increase

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed the morning session up 3.98 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed this morning at 1,297.60 points, an increase of 3.98 points (+0.31%), with a trading value of approximately 20.045 billion baht. According to Thai News Agency, the index fluctuated sideways in the morning trading

Prime Minister Orders Investigation into Gold Smuggling to Cambodia

Bangkok: The Prime Minister, leading his economic team, engaged in discussions with the Federation of Thai Industries, emphasizing the need to investigate gold smuggling activities to Cambodia. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting, which took place on September 15th, reiterated the government’s stance on keeping the Thai-Cambodian border crossing

Gold Prices Expected to Surge as Interest Rates Set to Decline

Bangkok: Gold prices are anticipated to continue their upward trajectory, with analysts projecting a significant increase due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). Market predictions indicate that gold could reach $4,000 per ounce by the end of the year. According to Thai

Thailand’s Fuel Consumption Sees Slight Increase Amid Diverse Trends

Bangkok: In the first seven months of 2025, Thailand’s daily fuel consumption reached 156.90 million liters, marking a 0.1% increase from the previous year. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Energy Business reported notable variations in the consumption patterns of different fuel types during this period. Gasoline consumption

BOI Pushes “Made in Thailand” Chips to US, Eyes Major Investment Surge

Bangkok: The Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), is proactively promoting the “Made-in-Thailand Chip” initiative in the United States. The effort aims to position Thailand as a significant manufacturing hub for semiconductors in Southeast Asia. This initiative

Mule Accounts Flood AOC Hotline, Only 30 of 1,300 Calls Genuine

Bangkok: Many mule accounts appear to be calling the AOC hotline. Only 30 of the 1,300 calls were found to be genuine accounts. According to Thai News Agency, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) revealed that the AOC hotline received 1,300 calls, providing information

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