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Volatile baht causes large uptick in forex transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/10/2024
» Foreign exchange rate volatility has encouraged Thai travellers to increase their transactions on YouTrip, Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payment platform, as they prepare for the upcoming travel season.
YouTrip eager to grow regional offerings
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/08/2024
» YouTrip, the Singapore-based fintech firm, is evolving beyond being a travel card service after establishing itself as Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payments platform, demonstrating the fastest growth in the region's business sector.
Thais skimp on dining during trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2024
» Outbound travellers are saving on dining, spending a lot more on shopping and luxury products during their trips, with Japan and China the top destinations during the Songkran holiday, according to YouTrip, a multi-currency digital wallet.
YouTrip eyes regional growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/10/2023
» YouTrip, Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payments platform, is planning on regional growth following economic gains in the area since the pandemic.
The Transporters
Life, Published on 15/09/2015
» Tharika Patanarunt was a hairdresser before she quit and became an Uber taxi driver.
E-entrepreneurs offer guidance for start-ups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/08/2015
» The government must ease restrictions on investment in tech start-ups in order to promote the industry and boost the digital economy, says a panel of e-commerce experts.
GrabBike debuts in Bangkok
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/08/2015
» Thailand's motorcycle taxi service has entered the digital age with the GrabBike app, developed by the Malaysian taxi-booking app GrabTaxi.
New amusement park
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/09/2014
» Camel Republic officially opened on Tuesday as a new attraction in Cha-am, Phetchaburi, about a two-hour drive to the south of Bangkok.
Hail a cab from the couch
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/03/2014
» Like many Thai girls, Juthasree Kuvinichkul was taught by her parents not to ride in taxis alone because of safety issues. Even men sometimes prefer not to take taxis because of negative stories we often hear about the drivers — rudeness, reckless driving, robbery and road rage, to name a few.
An app to travel for
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/03/2014
» GrabTaxi is a taxi-dispatch service with GPS-enhancements allowing passengers to hail the nearest cab with ease. It was publicly launched in Malaysia in June 2012 and has expanded rapidly through this region, with branches now operating in the Philippines, Singaptre, Thailand and Vietnam.