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Chula carries out nation's inaugural 5.5G field test
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/08/2025
» Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering has initiated the country's first 5.5G field test, paving the way for a real-time navigation system and automated factories as well as 6G development in the near future.
Name of new BoT chief to be presented to cabinet on Tuesday
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2025
» The nomination for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand is set to be submitted for cabinet approval on Tuesday, with Vitai Ratanakorn, president of the Government Savings Bank, highly likely to be the name put forward by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Government Savings Bank president likely to be next central bank governor
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank, is highly likely to be nominated as the new governor of the Bank of Thailand, with political leaders eager to shift the regulator's policy direction towards stronger monetary policies that they believe would support the economy.
Candidates vie for post of governor
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is preparing to welcome a new governor as the incumbent, Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, is scheduled to complete his term on Sept 30, 2025. The selection process for this crucial role is highly anticipated, given the significant economic challenges facing Thailand and the importance of central bank leadership in shaping monetary policy and financial stability.
Thailand Post venture provides pet healthcare delivery
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand Post has partnered with Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Veterinary Science and Bangkok Animal Hospital to launch a pet healthcare logistics service through its EMS delivery service, aiming to develop the pet health market across the country.
Trading measures lifted next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/04/2025
» The government plans to lift temporary measures to reduce volatility on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) and the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) on April 16.
Bid to accelerate work on key EEC facilities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/02/2025
» Authorities are speeding up the development of the much-delayed U-tapao airport and Eastern Aviation City in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with construction set to start between April and May this year.
Ministry nominates Somchai Sujjapongse
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry has nominated Somchai Sujjapongse, a former finance permanent secretary, as a candidate for the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand, replacing Kittiratt Na-Ranong.
Sea optimistic on prospects for soft power
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2025
» Thailand can harness soft power to lift its economy, particularly through brands and content exports, according to Maneerut Anulomsombut, chief executive of Sea (Thailand).
Gulf seeking power plant in US
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/02/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's largest power company by market value, is planning to acquire a new gas-fired power plant in the US, with electricity generation capacity of 1,000 megawatts, to expand its business overseas.