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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.
FWD intent on expanding market share
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2024
» In the competitive Thai insurance field, an 11-year-old company has already emerged as a major player.
Candidates vying to lead economy out of crisis
News, Published on 21/09/2024
» Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election has become a referendum on a US$3 billion (99.1 billion baht) International Monetary Fund loan programme that has helped to pull the island nation out of its worst economic crisis since independence. The contest pits the incumbent president, who negotiated the bailout, against the country's main opposition leader -- both members of the Sri Lankan political elite -- and a Marxist politician waging a populist campaign. The three have put contrasting views before voters over how to steer the South Asian nation past the crisis.
Samyan Mitrtown to break even in three years
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/09/2024
» SET-listed Frasers Property Thailand is expecting the Samyan Mitrtown mixed-use project to break even within three more years, a shorter period than other commercial projects, but longer than initially anticipated because of the pandemic.
US nuclear plant revived to help power AI
Published on 20/09/2024
» A unit at the Three Mile Island power plant, the site of the worst nuclear accident in American history, will restart operations to sell power to Microsoft for energy-hungry data centres tapping the boom in artificial intelligence.
Exec given jail term for illegal dumping
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/09/2024
» An executive of an industrial waste management company has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison, and the firm has been fined 250,000 baht in connection with the illegal dumping of chemical substances in Nakhon Ratchasima in 2021.
Siam Piwat joins with WWD to host Global Fashion Spotlight
Published on 20/09/2024
» Siam Piwat Group – a leading real estate and retail business developer, and the owner and operator of world-renowned projects such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, as well as a joint owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok – is reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in global destination development and fashion and luxury retail. This is achieved through collaboration with global partners and major media in the fashion industry, including globally recognised leader in fashion news Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), industry experts, and operators of leading global brands, as well as KASIKORNBANK. Together, they will host the WWD x Siam Piwat Global Fashion Spotlight on Friday, 4th October 2024. This will be the first event in Southeast Asia to bring together thought leaders and influencers across the fashion industry and showcase the potential of Thailand’s fashion industry, with the goal of elevating the country into one of the world’s fashion hubs.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 20-26
Guru, Published on 20/09/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Boncafe introduced alternative milk at the 'Today's Milk Is The Alternative' event
Published on 20/09/2024
» On 19 September 2024, Boncafe (Thailand) Ltd., Thailand’s leading provider of one-stop coffee and beverage solutions, specializing in coffee and beverage production, export, distribution, and after-sales services by professional technicians and staff, proudly introduces a new addition to the Boncafe family: The Alternative Dairy Co. This Australian alternative milk brand offers three new Flavors—oat, almond, and soy milk. At the launch event at Bottomless newest branch in Sukhumvit 33, café enthusiasts can meet baristas and enjoy the exclusive product unveiling.
Thailand’s Fashion Future Unveiled at BIFW2024
Published on 20/09/2024
» As Thailand’s iconic destinations, Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery have continuously played a key role as cornerstones of the Thai fashion industry and driving forces within the country’s fashion ecosystem. In 2024, the three destinations are spotlighting Thailand as Asia’s major fashion hub with “Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024” (BIFW2024), the country’s most revered fashion week and a platform of opportunity. Save the date for this fashion extravaganza from 2-6 October 2024, when Parc Paragon at Siam Paragon transforms into a vibrant fashion scene under the theme “Envision the Future.”