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THAILAND

Samart H1 Profit Soars 267% to Bt215m 

Published on 28/08/2025

» Samart Group reported robust second-quarter 2025 results, with consolidated revenue of Bt2.401 billion and net profit of Bt160 million. These results contributed to first-half 2025 revenue of Bt5.298 billion and net profit of Bt215 million, marking a 267 per cent year-on-year increase. 

BUSINESS

Ministry: GDP growth to exceed 2.2%

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2025

» Thailand's economic growth this year is expected to surpass the Finance Ministry's earlier forecast of 2.2%, driven by the positive impact of the US reciprocal tariff, which gives the country a competitive edge over its rivals.

WORLD

Conservationists call for more data to help protect pangolins

AFP, Published on 28/08/2025

» GENEVA — All eight known pangolin species remain at high risk of extinction due to over-exploitation and loss of habitat, conservationists warned Wednesday, warning knowledge gaps were hampering protection efforts.

BUSINESS

Suppliers keen to serve power-hungry data centres

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/08/2025

» The rapid growth of data centre businesses globally is presenting a new opportunity for power companies, with Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC) planning to sell electricity and steam to data centre operators in Thailand and India.

LIFE

Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight

AFP, Published on 28/08/2025

» VENICE - Hollywood stars and Netflix are set to take the spotlight on Thursday on the second day of the prestigious Venice film festival, with George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Emma Stone preparing for high-profile premieres.

BUSINESS

New task force to boost market sentiment

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/08/2025

» A new markets task force aims to strengthen supply and demand, improve liquidity, enhance surveillance and lift confidence.

OPINION

Thai EV bets in a changing landscape

Oped, Ye Yuan, Published on 28/08/2025

» In late July, electric vehicle (EV) company Omoda & Jaecoo announced it would increase investment in Thailand after pledging to build a manufacturing plant.

BUSINESS

Line Man Wongnai acquires JERA Cloud to expand into wellness sector

Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025

» Line Man Wongnai on Thursday announced the acquisition of JERA Cloud, a Thai startup and the market leader in cloud and point of sales (POS) solutions for beauty and wellness businesses. 

THAILAND

Hitachi Energy Expands Transformer Factory in Thailand

Published on 28/08/2025

» Bangkok, August 28, 2025 – Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, is investing 455 million THB (US$14 million) to expand its transformer factory in Samutprakarn, Thailand. The investment forms part of the company’s US$9 billion global investment programme, the largest in the industry, to expand manufacturing, R&D, engineering, and partnerships in order to increase the supply of transformers and grid solutions to meet surging global electricity demand. 

LIFE

New movies out this week: Aug 28-Sept 3

Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/08/2025

» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.