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BEM posts record Q2 net profit of 1.012 billion baht, first Orange Line train set due in Thailand in late November
BEM posts record Q2 net profit of 1.012 billion baht, first Orange Line train set due in Thailand in late November
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) posted a record second-quarter net profit of 1.012 billion baht, supported by continued passenger growth on the Blue Line and proactive debt management that reduced finance costs. The first Orange Line train set is due to arrive in Thailand in late November 2026, with trial operations expected to begin in late 2027 and feed more passengers into the Blue Line.AOT weighs arrival duty-free return after 14.8bn-baht profit
AOT weighs arrival duty-free return after 14.8bn-baht profit
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
AOT is weighing a return of arrival duty-free shops as it expands premium services and commercial areas after nine-month profit rose 3.86%Thai SME bad loans hit 10.92% as credit growth weakens
Thai SME bad loans hit 10.92% as credit growth weakens
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
NCB data show bad loans among Thai SMEs and juristic persons at 10.92%, with another 4.95% at risk as total business credit grew just 0.5%US-Iran standoff chokes Hormuz shipping and pushes oil higher
US-Iran standoff chokes Hormuz shipping and pushes oil higher
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Iran insists it controls the Strait of Hormuz as shipping nearly grinds to a halt, while Trump tells Americans to accept higher fuel pricesLao Ta Saenlee released from Bang Kwang under 2026 royal pardon
Lao Ta Saenlee released from Bang Kwang under 2026 royal pardon
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Lao Ta Saenlee, 86, has been released from Bang Kwang Central Prison under Thailand’s 2026 royal pardon decree after imprisonment for drug and firearms offences.Magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia, killing at least two
Magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia, killing at least two
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores in eastern Indonesia, killing at least two people before authorities lifted a tsunami warningAnutin heads to Australia and New Zealand to boost trade and investment
Anutin heads to Australia and New Zealand to boost trade and investment
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Australia and New Zealand from August 17 to 22 to deepen strategic ties and expand trade and investment.Bangkok builds global partnerships for growth and liveability
Bangkok builds global partnerships for growth and liveability
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Friends of Bangkok brings diplomats, global businesses and international organisations together to help make Bangkok a more liveable city and a global economic hub.Pornpun to captain Thailand’s 14-player squad at 2026 Asian women’s championship
Pornpun to captain Thailand’s 14-player squad at 2026 Asian women’s championship
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand have announced a 14-player squad for the 2026 Asian women’s volleyball championship in Tianjin, with Pornpun Guedpard as captain.