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Needy to get first B10,000 handouts from Sept 25
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/09/2024
» The government will begin offering stimulus handouts to 14.5 million needy people starting from Sept 25, which is expected to help lift economic growth to 3% this year, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Expo to unveil latest in sustainability
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2024
» The Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX 2024), touted as the largest such event in the Asean region, will be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from Sept 27 to Oct 6.
SCB EIC sees soft landing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/09/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), forecasts Thailand is likely to experience a soft economic landing next year as growth momentum slows.
Agency pledges to spur digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2024
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) plans to continue its roles as a co-creation regulator and promoter next year to increase the value of the digital economy and create a positive social impact.
Thai Gen Z leads Asia in strategic shopping
Business, Published on 13/09/2024
» Generation Z in Thailand is at the forefront of strategic shopping behaviours across Asia, driving significant shifts in consumer trends and market dynamics, according to the consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ (NIQ).
Little interest
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/09/2024
» Re: "Thai household debt at record high", (BP, Sept 10).
Bond defaults total B25bn, but conditions ease this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/09/2024
» Corporate bonds worth more than 25 billion baht have postponed payments this year, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA), noting that fewer defaults are expected for the remainder of 2024 as economic conditions improve, with interest rates on a downward trend.
Funding Societies targets over B2bn in new Thai loans
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/09/2024
» Funding Societies, Southeast Asia's largest unified digital finance platform for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), aims to achieve new loan disbursement of more than 2 billion baht for Thai businesses over the next 12 months, up more than 30% from its existing lending portfolio in Thailand.
Firms optimistic regarding local technology investments
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2024
» Global technology and consulting firms are confident in Thailand's growth in the digital era, urging local organisations to accelerate their adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, as well as pursuing robust cybersecurity and data privacy measures.
What microfinance can teach world economists
Oped, Published on 13/09/2024
» 'Economics is a meaningless subject," Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, microfinance pioneer, and rogue economist told Time magazine a few months ago.