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Being graft-free is good for business
News, Published on 25/09/2024
» Risks of corruption and bribery are key factors that multinational companies take into account when deciding to invest money or conduct business in Thailand. Early this month, a well-known US-based company selling farm and construction equipment paid $10 million (329 million baht) to settle charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission after its Thai subsidiary was found bribing government officials to secure procurement contracts from the Department of Highways (DoH) and the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Bid afoot to extend nation's right to use 50.5° East slot
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/09/2024
» The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is preparing official documents to request the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) grant a one-year extension for Thailand's right to use the 50.5° East orbital slot once it expires on Nov 27, 2024.
Bank of Thailand sticks to 3 virtual bank licences
Business, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is maintaining its policy of initially granting only three virtual bank licences, despite receiving a large number of applications from interested operators.
Teacher selection mystery still not resolved
Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2024
» Police forensic experts have been called in to help education ministry officials clear up questions about the handling of an exam for teachers seeking jobs in Sa Kaeo province.
Tracking air quality the right way
News, Published on 19/09/2024
» Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) summarises global progress on malaria control. It details the number of cases in affected countries, shows year-on-year changes, outlines goals, and assesses the current funding landscape. The United Nations puts out a similar annual report for HIV/Aids. This regular tracking of serious public-health concerns is essential for addressing them effectively, because it can help channel resources to where they are most needed and identify interventions that are working.
HR issues that boards need to focus on
Business, Published on 19/09/2024
» On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was forced to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe air turbulence that resulted in dozens of injuries and the death of one passenger.
Illuminating the Digital Landscape
Published on 18/09/2024
» In 2022, a staggering 255 billion new app downloads took place worldwide, accompanied by an impressive $67 billion spent at app stores. With users dedicating an average of five hours daily to their mobile phones, equating to over a third of their waking hours, the mobile advertising expenditure skyrocketed to an astonishing $336 billion.
Donald Trump promotes new crypto business
Published on 17/09/2024
» A day after an apparent assassination attempt, former US president Donald Trump appeared on an online livestream Monday to champion his latest business venture: cryptocurrencies.
Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Assigned A- Ratings by AM Best
Published on 17/09/2024
» AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Public Company Limited (AAGI) (Thailand). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable
Chubb Life Thailand Launches 678 Step Savings Plan
Published on 17/09/2024
» Chubb Life Assurance Public Company Limited (“Chubb Life Thailand”) announced the launch of 678 Step Savings on 17 September 2024, a new savings product with life insurance designed to help customers achieve their financial planning goals.