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CP chief discusses automation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2019
» Adopting sophisticated technologies to drive operations is high on Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's agenda, as one of Thailand's largest conglomerates works to enlarge its footprint during the fourth industrial revolution, says chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
7-Eleven aims for regional omnipresence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/04/2018
» With an ubiquitous domestic presence, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific to carry out its regional growth vision, says Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.
Going cashless
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/03/2016
» Dreams of a cashless society in Thailand could materialise sooner than expected as officials race to develop the national e-payment system, under which money transfers will be just a click away and the cost of doing business will drop.
Markets uneasy as baht stabilises, euro weakens
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/10/2015
» The baht recorded stability amid two important monetary policy deliberations in China and Europe in the past week, but the market remains concerned about emerging economies' growth, says the Bank of Thailand.
S&P sounds warning over Thailand's long-term credit outlook
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/09/2015
» Thailand's sovereign credit rating outlook is expected to remain stable over the next two years thanks to the country's strong external balance sheet and stable fiscal balance sheet, says Standard and Poor's Ratings Services (S&P).
Central bank will weaken baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/08/2015
» With the Bank of Thailand’s policy space approaching its limit, plans are being formulated to weaken the baht’s value by relaxing curbs on capital outflows to promote international investment.
Investment 'must be priority'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/07/2015
» Thailand has to improve investment by the public and private sectors to boost annual GDP growth to 4-5%, says the Bank of Thailand governor.
Opinions divided on 2015 growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/11/2014
» Public policymakers remain upbeat that next year's economic growth will be at least 4%, but an academic is sceptical about the forecast due to the fragile recovery.
PTT earmarks $32.7bn for 5-year plan
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/06/2014
» PTT Group has earmarked US$32.7 billion for capital expenditure through 2018, with petroleum explorer flagship PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) taking the lion's share of $16.4 billion.