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Nakhon Sawan honours Chinese deities
Life, Published on 02/05/2024
» The annual Chao Mae Thapthim-Chao Pho Chao Mae Takhli Festival is back in Nakhon Sawan and runs until Sunday at the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine in Takhli district. Throughout the day, pilgrims and tourists can worship Chinese deities for prosperity, success and fortune.
Doctor in the house of finance
Business, Published on 24/02/2018
» Six years ago, Rathian Srimongkol made a daring promise to the selection committee during his interview for the top job at Krungthai Card Plc (KTC): to bring the flailing company to a profit of 1 billion baht. The physician-turned-financier not only successfully delivered on that vow a couple of years after taking over, but he's also steered the firm towards record profits through innovative credit card issuance and personal lending.
Ant Group supports local partners on inclusive financial services
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2023
» Ant Group continue to support its local partners in Thailand to develop inclusive financial services i.e cross-border payment solution, virtual bank etc. for local consumers and business communities. However, the company is mainly focusing on cross-border payment solution in the Thai market, said general manager for global merchant partnership of Thailand Ant Group, Sittipong Kittiprapapong.
BoT chides fee violators after guidelines flouted
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has warned banks and non-bank financial institutions under its supervision to comply with its ceiling interest rate, fees and penalty rates for personal loans and credit cards.
Loan scam-gang members arrested
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/08/2022
» Members of a gang who falsely represented themselves as agents for a loan company, collecting fees but lending no money, have been arrested in Chachoengsao province.
Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival kicks off
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 28/11/2024
» Set against starry skies and mountainous landscapes, Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation Park will be turned into an illuminated botanical wonder for the annual Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival that runs from Friday until Jan 5, 2025.
Mark Visakha Bucha Day in Sukhothai
Life, Published on 16/05/2024
» To commemorate Visakha Bucha Day, worshippers and tourists in the ancient town of Sukhothai are welcome to gather at Wat Chang Lom and participate in the wian thian ceremony between May 21 and 22 to mark the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha.
AI boosts detection of bank fraud
Oped, Published on 11/03/2025
» Thailand is making significant strides toward becoming a cashless society, driven by advancements in digital payment systems, government initiatives, and consumer behaviours. While the rise of a cashless economy spurs trade and fosters financial inclusion, it also provides increased opportunities for digital payment fraud, with fraudsters exploiting the speed and convenience of such cashless transactions.
KTB handling NPLs via SME support
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2019
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has closely monitored its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) borrowers amid sluggish economic growth and focused on non-performing asset (NPAs) management to contain bad loans.
Traditional textiles and temple tours
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2023
» A one-hour drive from downtown Sukhothai to Si Satchanalai district, the Suntree Thai Weaving Center is a place where a group of local skilful weavers gather to work on old wood looms that are all set up in the middle of the green courtyard.