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Shopee spurs rise in nanofinance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) reported strong growth in nanofinance outstanding loans in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a new member -- Shopee e-commerce platform.
Buy now, bankrupt later
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have swiftly risen in popularity in Thailand, riding the wave of e-commerce expansion and the appeal of flexible payment options that let consumers purchase now and settle later in instalments.
BBL bullish on consortium securing virtual licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/10/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is confident it will secure a virtual bank licence, backed by the robust capabilities of each partner within its consortium.
Big names chase virtual bank licences
Published on 19/09/2024
» Competition for new virtual bank licences has intensified, with five major business groups confirming their intentions prior to the deadline for submissions on Thursday.
Thailand Post to take part in virtual banking
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/08/2024
» The board of logistics provider Thailand Post has given the nod to the state agency participating in the planned virtual bank business, according to president Dhanant Subhadrabandhu.
Five groups seek to establish virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/08/2024
» Five business groups are expected to apply for the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank licences, including both Thai and regional operators.
Four shining stars of 2023
News, Published on 15/03/2023
» To mark International Women's Day this month, extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year.
Shopee inks pact to help empower SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/09/2022
» The Commerce Ministry's International Trade Promotion Department on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shopee, an e-commerce platform, to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their quality products and sell their products online.
Sea celebrates a decade of growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/07/2022
» Thailand's digital economy has been scaling up over the past decade thanks to the power of various internet firms and one of the key players is Sea (Thailand), the local unit of the NYSE-listed firm Sea, which is behind e-commerce powerhouse Shopee.
Sea to back cross-border e-commerce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/07/2022
» Sea (Thailand), the local operating unit of NYSE-listed internet giant Sea, is gearing up to support cross-border e-commerce for Thai enterprises and seeking a licence to serve as a digital bank in the country as part of its move to thrive in the Thai market.