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State Enterprises Surpass Revenue Target by 11% in FY2025

Thailand's Office of the State Enterprise Policy Commission announced that revenue from state enterprises in fiscal year 2025 exceeded 200 billion baht, surpassing its target by 11 percent. The biggest contributors were the Government Lottery Office and PTT, together contributing over 84 billion baht. The results highlight strong performance across utilities, finance and state-linked funds.

State Enterprises Surpass Revenue Target by 11% in FY2025
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Nattawut Paisalwatthana, Deputy Director-General of the Office of the State Enterprise Policy Commission, acting as Director-General, said the office had set a target of 182.6 billion baht for land revenue and dividends from state enterprises and companies with less than 50% government ownership for FY2025. Actual collections reached 203.226 billion baht, exceeding the target by 20.626 billion baht, or 11%. The top ten contributors were: the Government Lottery Office with 50.925 billion baht; PTT Public Company Limited with 33.754 billion baht; the Ayutthaya Hedging Fund with 19.202 billion baht; the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand with 18.244 billion baht; the Provincial Electricity Authority with 17.011 billion baht; the Government Savings Bank with 13.389 billion baht; Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited with 8.100 billion baht; the Government Housing Bank with 6.963 billion baht; the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives with 5.552 billion baht; and the Metropolitan Electricity Authority with 5.104 billion baht.

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Thai Transport Deputy Minister Visits Automated Laem Chabang Port

Transport Deputy Minister Sanpet Bunyamanee inspected the automated D berth at Laem Chabang Port, a 20-billion-baht facility featuring AI-driven autonomous trucks and remote-controlled cranes. The visit aimed to evaluate port-automation technologies that improve cargo handling, cut logistics costs, support EEC growth and advance Thailand's 2050 Net-Zero ambition. Officials said the terminal can handle three mega-vessel ships and 3.5 million TEU yearly while adopting eco-friendly operations.

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National

Lawmaker Calls for Transparency in Veterans' Lottery Quota Deal

Thanadet Phongsook, a People’s Party MP, urged the Veterans Welfare Organization to reveal details of its new lottery quota, alleging broken promises that let intermediaries keep profiting. He raised four questions ahead of the November contract signing, noting the organization has not moved to a digital system as previously pledged and may be diverting tickets to private groups. He warned that without real transparency, veterans will not see the financial benefits meant for them.

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Regional

Deputy Interior Minister Inspects Phuket Flood Defences

PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit inspected Phuket’s flood-prevention measures today (Oct 12), with officials reporting pumping capacity of more than 70,000 cubic metres per hour at two key drainage sites as the island remained under a heavy rain warning.

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Police

Chiang Rai Police Seize 350kg Meth Hidden in Water Truck

Police arrested two people in a Chiang Rai drug bust yesterday, October 11, after discovering 350 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine concealed in a secret compartment beneath a truck carrying bottled water. The suspects were allegedly transporting the drugs from the Mae Sai border area to Samut Prakan province, with the driver reportedly admitting that he … The story Chiang Rai police finds 350kg meth hidden in water truck as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Veteran Actor Pong Nattawat Unleashes Bold New Role in Drama

Veteran Thai actor Pong Nattawat discussed his daring new role as a sharp‑tongued director in the upcoming drama 'Raeng Ngao 2026,' saying it feels like releasing a tiger after 26 years of typecast hero parts. He addressed criticism over his casting, urging viewers to watch a few episodes before judging, and said the role revived his acting passion. Nattawat also revealed that intensive workshops helped him embody the character’s intense temperament and love scenes, leading to lifestyle changes and a fresh outlook on his career.

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National

World Bank and IMF to Meet in Bangkok Amid Thai Criticism

Article by Kheetanat Wannaboworn and Walden Bello. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Khaosod English. Perhaps the two international agencies that would score lowest in popularity among Thais would be the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. This is why many Thais have greeted with […]

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National

Pathum Thani Closes Canal 12 Gate After Two-Hour Opening

Pathum Thani closed the Canal 12 sluice gate after a two‑hour opening at Nakhon Nayok's request, while ordering nearby canals to monitor water levels. Officials also adjusted gates on Canals 10‑13 to manage flow and prepare for possible further releases. Representatives from Nakhon Nayok will watch water levels until Wednesday to decide if additional action is needed.

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Police

American Motorcyclist Killed by Ice Truck in Nakhon Phanom

NAKHON PHANOM – An American man aged 69 was killed after his motorcycle was struck from behind by an ice delivery truck on a bypass road in Nakhon Phanom on Monday, police said. Police from Muang Nakhon Phanom station were alerted to the accident on the Nakhon Phanom-Tha Uthen bypass road, heading into the city, […]

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Community

Southern Thai Group Invites Ordination in India to Honor Royalty

The Southern Thai Association is organizing a fourth ordination and Dharma practice trip to Bodh Gaya, India, from November 11 to 18, 2026, to honor Queen Sirikit and Princess Bajrakitiyabha. Registration runs from October 11 to 31, 2026, with a fee of 45,000 baht per person, partly offset by a 10,000-baht deposit subsidy from the association. Participants must be aged 20–75, healthy, and able to care for themselves.

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National

JAS-MONOMAX Teams With Thailand Post to Boost Premier League Fans

JAS, MONOMAX, and Thailand Post launched a campaign to boost Premier League fan engagement across Thailand, offering both online and offline participation with chances to win prizes worth over 6.5 million baht. The partnership combines JAS's broadcasting rights, Thailand Post's nationwide network, and MONOMAX's streaming platform to provide fans with more ways to watch matches and join activities throughout the season.

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