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JMart Q2 Profit Surges 92% on Mobile Lending Growth

JMart Group's Q2 profit nearly doubled to 213 million baht, driven by surging mobile lending operations and strong contributions from joint ventures and subsidiaries. The company's mobile division expanded to over 300 branches with profit j

JMart Q2 Profit Surges 92% on Mobile Lending Growth
13 Aug Khaosod

JMart Group Holdings reported robust second-quarter performance in 2025 with net profit attributable to shareholders of 213 million baht, a 91.9% increase from 111 million baht in the same period last year. The first-half result reached 375.7 million baht, up 49.5% from 251.3 million baht, reflecting strong operational momentum driven by mobile phone retail operations and increased profit contributions from associated companies and joint ventures.

Key contributors included JK AMC, KB J Capital, Singer Thailand, and restaurant operator Suki Tee. In Q2, JMart recognized 80.4 million baht in joint venture profit gains, up 19.3%, while the six-month figure totaled 195.4 million baht, up 34.2%. Subsidiary profit shares for the first half reached 272 million baht, up 7.4%.

JMart Mobile, operating over 300 branches, generated Q2 net profit of 71.2 million baht, up 137%, and first-half profit of 128 million baht, up 146%, with revenue reaching approximately 5,070 million baht. CEO Adisak Sukumvithaya emphasized the synergy ecosystem driven by three growth engines: the Mobile Phone Lending Ecosystem linking retail, finance, and Lock Phone technology. KB J Capital's Samsung Finance+ held a portfolio of 12,580 million baht with 1.40 million accounts as of June 30, 2025, rising to 1.41 million in July, while SG Finance+ carried 8,441 million baht, bringing combined mobile lending portfolios above 21 billion baht.

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Police

School Evacuated After Shooting Threats Posted Online

Phrae school was evacuated after threatening messages appeared in a student chat group on August 12, prompting authorities to increase security and question a 19-year-old former student with a psychiatric history.

School Evacuated After Shooting Threats Posted Online
13 Aug Khaosod

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Regional

Phuket Teen Honored on Mother's Day After AGT Success

PHUKET: Phuket teenager ‘Nene Royal’ has marked National Mother’s Day with a national honour for her devotion to her mother, just days after securing a place in the live shows of ‘America’s Got Talent’.

Phuket Teen Honored on Mother's Day After AGT Success
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National

Thailand Urges Employers to Renew Work Permits for Laotian, Myanmar, Vietnamese Workers by December 11

Thailand's Department of Employment is urging employers to renew work permits for foreign workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam by December 11, 2025, allowing them to extend employment for one additional year.

Thailand Urges Employers to Renew Work Permits for Laotian, Myanmar, Vietnamese Workers by December 11
13 Aug Khaosod

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National

Democrat Party Warns Premier Against Ignoring Illegal Gun Crisis

Democrat Party spokesman warns that Thailand's firearm license suspension fails to address the real crisis: illegal homemade guns easily obtained online and used in recent attacks, while law enforcement remains underarmed against criminals.

Democrat Party Warns Premier Against Ignoring Illegal Gun Crisis
13 Aug Khaosod

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Police

School Issues Statement After Threatening Messages Surface Online

Mongfort College in Chiang Mai launched an investigation after threatening messages surfaced online, finding that four students' identities were misused without their knowledge or involvement in the posts.

School Issues Statement After Threatening Messages Surface Online
13 Aug Khaosod

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National

Thailand Launches Debt Relief Plan for Small Businesses

Thailand is expanding its debt relief programme for struggling small businesses to include customers of state-owned banks starting in the second half of 2025, using asset management companies to restructure non-performing loans.

Thailand Launches Debt Relief Plan for Small Businesses
13 Aug Khaosod

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Weather

Heavy Rain Warning Across Four Thailand Regions

Thailand's meteorological department issued heavy rain warnings across four regions on August 13 due to a monsoon trough and strong southwest monsoon, with risks of flooding and flash floods in low-lying areas and sloping terrain. Waves in

Heavy Rain Warning Across Four Thailand Regions
13 Aug Khaosod

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National

Sansiri Invests 11 Billion Baht in New Ratchapruek Community

Sansiri is investing 11 billion baht to develop a 1,000-rai residential community along the new Ratchapruek Cut expressway, with three housing projects launching in September targeting prices between 4.39 and 8 million baht.

Sansiri Invests 11 Billion Baht in New Ratchapruek Community
13 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Korean Drug Suspect Arrested After 8-Year Visa Overstay

South Korean man arrested in Phuket after overstaying his visa for eight years; he was wanted by Interpol for fraud and international drug trafficking charges.

Korean Drug Suspect Arrested After 8-Year Visa Overstay
13 Aug The Phuket News

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Tourism

TAT Launches Free Cultural Route Celebrating Thai Craftsmanship

TAT launches a free cultural route connecting Bangkok's Grand Palace to Koh Kerd in Ayutthaya, offering visitors experiences in classical Khon dance and traditional Thai craftsmanship through museum visits and guided tours running until Dec

13 Aug TAT Newsroom

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