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KTBST prepares for SET listing in 2020
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/12/2019
» KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) plans to submit an IPO filing next year to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand following completion of the company's business restructuring, with the launch of a personal loan and debt correction clinic unit scheduled for early 2020.
Many shades of grey
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Not far from Angkor Wat lies a village of wooden homes where 19 year-old Pa Kim San stands out among the other residents. As the treasurer of the local older people's association (OPA), the young Cambodian brings youthful energy to the mission of caring for the grey-haired community.
Life without TPP
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017
» When Donald Trump enters the Oval Office in January, it is very likely that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be among the first casualties in the new US Congress controlled by his Republican Party. Modern-day Republicans think free-trade agreements have hurt the US manufacturing sector and caused Americans to lose their jobs.
Test of friendship
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/11/2016
» Millions of Asians will be glued to their screens, big and small, on Wednesday morning as the results of the US presidential election stream in. Much will be riding on the outcome when it comes to relations between the United States and Asia. The question is whether a new administration will pursue a path toward mutual prosperity and security or take a detour into muddy waters amid growing mistrust.
Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
World Bank keeps Thai growth forecast at 2.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/06/2016
» The World Bank has maintained Thailand's economic growth forecast this year at 2.5% due to impetus from fiscal stimulus and increasing tourism revenue.
Korn: Engine is misfiring
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/06/2016
» Thailand's economic development model is not sustainable due to the nature of the country's economic engine, says a former finance minister.
Restraint called for in stimulus
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/03/2016
» Former deputy prime minister and ex-Bank of Thailand governor MR Pridiyathorn Devakula has voiced caution over the government's stimulus policies to spur the economy, saying these measures should be used wisely and appropriately to avoid adverse effects.
Planned border SEZs no magic bullet, says TDRI
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/06/2015
» The government's planned special economic zones (SEZs) in border provinces should focus on developing value-added and innovative products from the knowledge-based sector to enhance the country's competitiveness, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Directors urge corruption crusade but tax reform less urgent
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/03/2015
» Tackling corruption, infrastructure spending and enhancing competitiveness for the coming Asean integrated market should be the government's urgent tasks, while tax reform should be its lowest priority, according to the 2015 Thai Director Survey conducted by the Thai Institute of Directors.