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Tax proposal gains support
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Tourism operators in Pattaya support the tourism and sports minister's plan to provide proper welfare for businesses there if they register in the tax system, as these efforts could help reduce crime and bribery.
GO Wholesale Expands with New Hub in Phuket’s City Center
Published on 24/09/2024
» GO Wholesale continues its business expansion with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its 9th branch, GO Wholesale Mueang Phuket, following the success of the Rawai branch. This new location caters to local food operators and small retail businesses, providing a hub for high-quality food ingredients. Positioned to capitalise on the government’s 10,000 THB cash handout initiative aimed at boosting the economy, including increased consumer spending and tourism growth, GO Wholesale is dedicated to helping businesses thrive. New members will enjoy exclusive benefits, including discount coupons worth 1,000 THB and a range of exciting launch promotions.
Shangri-La Bangkok Celebrates ‘The Legend of Loy Krathong Festival 2024’
Published on 23/09/2024
» (Bangkok, 23 September 2024) – Discover the stories and rituals that make Loy Krathong a cherished celebration, all within the luxurious ambiance of our riverside sanctuary. Step into a night where Thai tradition meets magic and be captivated by the beauty of a thousand floating lanterns illuminating the majestic River of Kings as a spectacular fireworks display ignites the sky on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, which falls on Friday, 15 November 2024.
Asian shares advance on tech rally, rate optimism
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets advanced on Friday, following a tech rally on Wall Street, while US economic data sustained expectations that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates next week.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
Listed firms' profits up 9.7% in H1
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2024
» Net profits of listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand surged 9.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2024 to 519 billion baht as sales grew 6.3% over the period to 8.96 trillion baht, buoyed by a significant recovery in tourism and rising oil prices.
Double financing adds to property sector's woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2024
» Higher debt leverage resulting from double financing is making it more difficult for property companies to secure bank loans, forcing some developers to rely on short-term loans from major shareholders.
Back to square one?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» After the Constitutional Court brought an end to the government of Prime Minster Srettha Thavisin, the House of Representatives voted for Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party's leader and daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to take the role just two days later.
Thai govt eager to proceed with sales of Vayupak Fund units
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2024
» Despite Thailand's political reshuffle, the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) remains committed to proceeding with the planned sale of units of the Vayupak Fund.
INSIGHT: Low resale value threat to leasing model behind Europe's EV drive
Published on 13/08/2024
» LONDON - Low resale values for electric cars have pushed the leasing firms that drive Europe's auto market to double prices over the last three years and some are threatening to quit the business altogether if regulators force them to go electric too fast, industry executives say.