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Year of tighter regulations
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2022
» Throughout 2022 digital asset businesses were under scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), imposing several new regulations to mirror the international market, with the objective of improving investor protection.
A turbulent economic ride
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.
Collapse of the SCB-Bitkub deal
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand's oldest lender, announced on Aug 25 the collapse of its acquisition offer for 51% of the shares of Bitkub Online Co (Bitkub) from Bitkub Capital for 17.8 billion baht, citing regulatory issues.
Rolling with the punches
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand, as well as unsuccessful attempts by some companies to further grow their businesses.
SEC announces lawsuits for 'wash trading'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking legal action against five entities for creating an artificial volume of digital assets on Bitkub and Satang cryptocurrency exchanges.
Bitkub CTO to appeal insider trading
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2022
» The chief technology officer (CTO) of Bitkub, Thailand's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said he will appeal against the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) 8.53-million-baht fine for insider trading, and will remain in the position until the legal process is clarified.
No time like the present
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2021
» Both titans of industry and think tanks believe Thailand should accelerate its economic restructuring to improve its competitiveness, which faces challenges on many fronts.
Govt to study sustainable tax structure
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/06/2021
» The Finance Ministry has teamed up with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to conduct a study on how the government can ensure sustainable revenue growth through a tax restructure, said Kulaya Tantitemit, director-general of the ministry's Fiscal Policy Office.
Digital drive gains momentum
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2020
» The world has witnessed the emergence of new advanced technologies meant to provide more convenience, boost competence in business operations and offer cybersecurity protection.
Tech opens doors for sunrise industries
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2019
» Despite the economic slowdown bringing various businesses to their knees this year, some segments still managed to thrive, driven by new technologies that make life more convenient.