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Backup plan in works in case budget is delayed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/07/2023
» The Ministry of Finance is preparing a backup plan to sustain the economy if delays in forming a new government affect budget disbursement for the 2024 fiscal year starting on Oct 1.
Consumers upbeat for 13th month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for a 13th straight month in June and posted the highest level in 40 months since March 2020, driven by a resilient tourism sector and increasing agricultural product prices.
New measures to help SMEs in state auctions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/07/2023
» The Comptroller-General’s Department has issued measures to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) gain access to government auctions, aiming to deter large firms disguised as SMEs from participating in them, says comptroller-general Kulaya Tantitemit.
A new threat on the banking horizon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/07/2023
» The Bank of Thailand warns that online financial fraud is increasing as criminals turn to false base stations.
Delay poses risks to the economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline in GDP.
BCPG acquires two US power plants
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/07/2023
» SET-listed BCPG, the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, has completed the purchase of two more gas-fired power plants in Pennsylvania for 8.9 billion baht as it continues to increase electricity generation capacity in the US.
Panel set to request B1bn AI budget
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/07/2023
» The national artificial intelligence (AI) committee will ask the new government to allocate a budget of 1 billion baht to accelerate the creation of 30,000 AI jobs over three years.
Central unites with J. Front Retailing on privilege scheme
Business, Published on 13/07/2023
» Central Pattana Plc, Central Retail Corporation Plc and Centara Hotels and Resorts have joined forces with J. Front Retailing, a leading retailer in Japan.
Loxley Trading eyes product acquisitions
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 12/07/2023
» Loxley Trading Co, a consumer goods distribution arm of trading conglomerate Loxley Plc, has vowed to actively pursue product acquisitions and partnerships to enhance its portfolio and mitigate long-term business risks.
Banpu unit wraps up Temple II buyout
Business, Published on 12/07/2023
» SET-listed Banpu Power (BPP), the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Banpu Plc, has completed a 16-billion-baht buyout of Temple II gas-fired power plant in Texas to strengthen its power business in the US.