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Politics Netanyahu Defends Hardline Stance as UN Representatives Walk Out ✦ Transport Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Traffic Congestion in Bangkok ✦ Politics Presidents Trump and Xi Hold High-Stakes Talks in Washington ✦ General Military Official Inspects Welfare Facilities at Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters ✦ Culture Residents Protest Potash Mining Exploration in Nakhon Phanom ✦ Economy Stock Exchange of Thailand Signs Strategic MOU with NYSE ✦ Safety Bangkok Launches 90-Day Anti-Drug Operation ✦ Sport Thailand Launches Youth Muay Thai Championship with 1.5 Million Baht Prize Pool ✦ Sport Jurgen Klopp Debuts as Germany Manager with Draw Against Netherlands ✦ Events Upcoming Entertainment Highlights in Thailand: Concerts and Fan Events ✦
GPSC Subsidiary Helios Signs EPC Contract for 148 MW Solar Farm Project
Economy One source

GPSC Subsidiary Helios Signs EPC Contract for 148 MW Solar Farm Project

Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC) has announced that its subsidiary, Helios, has signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreement for a new 148 MW solar farm project.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Sara Lamsam Named 'THE BEST CEO 2026' for Third Consecutive Year
Economy One source

Sara Lamsam Named 'THE BEST CEO 2026' for Third Consecutive Year

Muang Thai Life Assurance CEO Sara Lamsam has received the top honor at the DAILYNEWS TOP CEO 2026 awards, marking his third straight win.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Stock Market Gains Momentum Amid Favorable Economic Indicators
Economy One source

Thai Stock Market Gains Momentum Amid Favorable Economic Indicators

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rose by over 11 points in morning trading, supported by declining oil prices and bond yields.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Gold Prices in Thailand Drop by 500 Baht on September 22
Economy One source

Gold Prices in Thailand Drop by 500 Baht on September 22

Domestic gold prices in Thailand saw a notable decline of 500 baht on September 22, 2026, according to the Gold Traders Association.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Government Promotes AI Integration for Local Businesses
Economy One source

Thai Government Promotes AI Integration for Local Businesses

Ekniti Nitithanprapas has launched the 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' initiative to help local entrepreneurs boost sales through AI technology, supported by new tools from LINE MAN Wongnai.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
ALP Launches 'OMEGA 1 Bangna', Thailand's First Smart Warehouse
Economy One source

ALP Launches 'OMEGA 1 Bangna', Thailand's First Smart Warehouse

ALP has officially unveiled OMEGA 1 Bangna, a state-of-the-art smart warehouse facility in Thailand designed to modernize logistics.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
B.Grimm Power Secures Third Consecutive ARC Award
Economy One source

B.Grimm Power Secures Third Consecutive ARC Award

B.Grimm Power has been honored with a Bronze award at the 2026 ARC Awards International for its 2025 annual report design.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Frasers Property Thailand Launches Industrial Estate Division in EEC
Economy One source

Frasers Property Thailand Launches Industrial Estate Division in EEC

Frasers Property (Thailand) has established a new industrial estate business unit to develop over 2,000 rai of land within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Records Historic FDI Inflow of 630 Billion Baht in 2025
Economy One source

Thailand Records Historic FDI Inflow of 630 Billion Baht in 2025

Thailand achieved a record-breaking 630 billion baht in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, as the Board of Investment (BOI) shifts focus toward technology and innovation.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
PTT Global Chemical (GC) Successfully Issues 17 Billion Baht in New Debentures
Economy One source

PTT Global Chemical (GC) Successfully Issues 17 Billion Baht in New Debentures

GC has completed a 17 billion baht debenture issuance to strengthen its financial position and manage long-term debt obligations.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Cabinet Extends 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' Stimulus Program
Economy One source

Thai Cabinet Extends 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' Stimulus Program

The Thai government has approved a two-month extension for the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' economic stimulus and increased welfare card benefits for October 2026.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Cabinet Extends 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' Stimulus and Increases Welfare Payments
Economy One source

Thai Cabinet Extends 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' Stimulus and Increases Welfare Payments

The Thai government has approved a two-month extension for the 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' program and a temporary increase in state welfare card benefits for October 2026.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Cabinet Extends 'Thai-Help-Thai Plus' Stimulus Program
Economy One source

Thai Cabinet Extends 'Thai-Help-Thai Plus' Stimulus Program

The Thai Cabinet has approved a two-month extension of the 'Thai-Help-Thai Plus' economic stimulus scheme, providing a 1,000-baht credit to eligible participants.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Debate Over Fuel Tax Cuts: E20-B20 vs. B7 Diesel
Economy One source

Debate Over Fuel Tax Cuts: E20-B20 vs. B7 Diesel

Trirat Siriphan has criticized the government's decision to reduce taxes on E20 and B20 fuels, arguing that prioritizing B7 diesel would be more effective for lowering transportation costs.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Global Inflation Risks Rise as Thailand Monitors Consumption Slowdown
Economy One source

Global Inflation Risks Rise as Thailand Monitors Consumption Slowdown

Escalating conflicts in the Middle East are driving global inflation concerns, prompting interest rate hikes in the U.S. and Japan, while Thailand prepares new stimulus measures.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Lotus’s Go Fresh Store Closures Spark Questions Over Retail Strategy
Economy One source

Lotus’s Go Fresh Store Closures Spark Questions Over Retail Strategy

The quiet closure of several 'Lotus’s go fresh' locations has drawn attention to the retail giant's ongoing business restructuring and debt management.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
BOI Reports 8.1 Trillion Baht Investment Surge into ASEAN
Economy One source

BOI Reports 8.1 Trillion Baht Investment Surge into ASEAN

Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) has highlighted a massive influx of 8.1 trillion baht in investments across the ASEAN region, focusing on regional supply chain integration.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Reinsurance (THRE) Announces Corporate Restructuring to Holding Company
Economy One source

Thai Reinsurance (THRE) Announces Corporate Restructuring to Holding Company

THRE has received regulatory approval to transition into a holding company structure, with a share swap offer scheduled from September 23 to November 20, 2026.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest