GPF earmarks over Bt25bn for retirees in 2025

27 Sept 00:22 Key points summarised by AI

The Government Pension Fund (GPF) has allocated 25.5 billion baht to over 18,000 public sector personnel retiring in fiscal year 2025.
This budget combines retirees' accumulated savings, state contributions, and returns from GPF investments, with funds transferred directly to bank accounts within seven working days of retirement.
GPF Secretary-General Songpol Chevapanyaroj encourages retirees to remain in GPF investment plans for continued financial security and protection from scams.
Members who have opted for co-investment under GPF have achieved an average 4% annual return over the past three years, demonstrating the benefits of ongoing participation.

Thailand’s FDI reaches Bt271bn as high-tech projects expand

Today 10:54 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's foreign direct investment (FDI) surged by 26% year-on-year to Bt271 billion across 971 projects in the first nine months, with a significant portion (494 projects) driven by high-tech industries.
Growth was spearheaded by sectors like digital technology, AI, electric vehicles, and clean energy, largely concentrated in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with China, the US, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong as the top five investment sources.