Category: Business

Rama II Road Construction Set to Complete by Mid-2026

Bangkok: The legend of Rama II Road is set to close in mid-2026 as construction work progresses. Pipat visited the area to monitor the development of Rama II Road and forecasted that the construction of all 47 kilometers would be completed by June 2026, as planned. This road will be

Private Sector Advocates for “Half-Half Plus” Program to Boost Grassroots Economy

Bangkok: The private sector is rallying behind the “Half-Half Plus” initiative, advocating for its potential to bolster the grassroots economy. They are urging the government to regulate product prices to prevent excessive increases, develop policies to sustain purchasing power, and encourage the use of domestically produced goods. According to Thai

FTI to Discuss Strong Baht and US Taxes with Bank of Thailand

Bangkok: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is set to engage in critical discussions with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) regarding the challenges posed by the strengthening baht, the impact of US tax regulations, and the liquidity concerns of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to Thai News Agency, the

Thailand to Host 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings

Bangkok: Thailand is set to host the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in October 2026. According to Thai News Agency, this event marks a significant milestone for Thailand, as it will put the country at the forefront of global economic discussions and strategies.

Thai Real Estate Developers Deny Involvement with Prince Holding Group

Bangkok: Two prominent Thai real estate companies have publicly denied any association with Prince Holding Group following reports suggesting otherwise. According to Thai News Agency, SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited and Sansiri Public Company Limited have refuted claims of investment connections with the group led by Mr. Chen Zhi.

SME Bank to Launch New Project Expanding Guarantees for Non-Bank Sector

Bangkok: The SME Bank is preparing to launch a new project aimed at expanding its guarantees for the non-bank sector to stimulate the economy towards the end of the year. During the first nine months of 2025, the bank guaranteed a total of 29.695 billion baht in loans. According to

Wittaya Meets with Private Sector to Strengthen Economic Cooperation

Bangkok: Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), has taken steps to bridge the gap with the private sector by engaging in discussions aimed at bolstering the economy. According to Thai News Agency, the Bank of Thailand announced that today, Chairman Poj Aramwattananont, along with the Board

PEA Refutes Claims of Supplying Electricity to Border Districts

Sa kaeo: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has confirmed that it has not been providing electricity to the Nong Ya Kaeo and Nong Chan districts, located at the Thai-Cambodian border area. The PEA’s statement comes in response to circulating social media reports suggesting that Cambodians in these areas are utilizing