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Thailand crowns leading smart cities
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/06/2024
» Phuket was ranked the top province-based smart city, while Wang Chan Valley in Rayong province was crowned the leading city-based smart area in the country, according to the Thailand Smart City Competitiveness Index 2023, which was recently announced by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa).
Line Man Wongnai fears more eateries may shutter
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/06/2024
» Line Man Wongnai has reported that the online food delivery market continues to grow, but the unfavourable economy could cause more than 50,000 to 100,000 small restaurants to close.
Online platforms eye digital wallet
Business, Published on 21/06/2024
» E-marketplaces and an online food delivery platform are keen to take part in the proposed digital wallet scheme, aiming to create an "economic impact".
Thailand's Brics move is misguided
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 21/06/2024
» There are two main explanations behind Thailand's application to join the Brics group, initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
PM to discuss handout with central bank chief
Post Reporters, Published on 20/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he has yet to discuss the government’s 500-billion-baht handout with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput after the latter repeated his opposition to the project.
Singapore says banks pose highest laundering risk
Published on 20/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - The banking sector in Singapore, including wealth management, poses the highest money laundering risk in the city-state, the government said in a risk assessment report published on Thursday.
Budget will 'jump-start' growth
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined the 3.75-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year aimed at jump-starting Thailand's sluggish economy as the House of Representatives began a three-day debate.
Japanese firms to invest more as outlook brightens
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/06/2024
» Japanese investors are expected to increase their activity in Thailand, following a forecast by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) of a rebound in tourism and business in the second half of this year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Digital cash handout carries high financial risk, warns opposition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» The opposition warned the government of the high financial risk of excessive borrowing, largely due to the planned 500 billion baht digital cash handout, as the fiscal 2025 Budget Bill debate began in parliament on Wednesday.
Central bank renews case to limit digital wallet scheme
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) remains firm in its opposition to a government plan to give 500 billion baht in cash to almost all its adult citizens to revitalise consumption activity, saying the prudent thing would be to limit assistance to the needy.