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Smartphone market shrinks 2% in Q1
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/05/2024
» Thailand's smartphone market contracted 2% in the first quarter this year because of the slow economic recovery, according to a research paper.
New AI policy aims to transform economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/05/2024
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) is introducing its "MHESI for AI" policy, aiming to empower Thais to use artificial intelligence for national development.
Diving into the mule account crackdown
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/05/2024
» Authorities began checking the names of mobile banking account holders and mobile subscribers on Monday to see if they match, part of a joint effort led by the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Minister unveils effort to shrink credit blacklist
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has pitched shortening the duration for bad debtors to remain on the National Credit Bureau's blacklist, allowing them to access new borrowing opportunities sooner.
Pattaya promises to clean up its reputation for sex tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators have vowed to promote family tourism, local food and Thai martial arts to eliminate its long-standing image as a hub of sex tourism, while urging authorities to cater to rising tourist numbers following state efforts to allow travellers from more countries to stay in the kingdom for up to 60 days.
Krungsri poised to focus on transition finance for SMEs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2024
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) plans to promote transition loans to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) shifting to sustainable finance, while offering both financial and non-financial assistance.
Building wealth through health
Business, Published on 30/05/2024
» Financial markets price the future. About a year ago, the market was looking for an aggressive reversal of interest rates, reflecting the turmoil in the US banking system and the expectation of an economic slowdown.
SP Group cashes in on green push
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/05/2024
» A growing need for better energy management to reduce carbon dioxide emissions among industries, especially food and beverage, is providing opportunities for companies selling energy technologies and know-how, says Singapore-based energy solutions provider and electricity transmission operator SP Group.
Push to promote SME, community products abroad
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai provided a policy briefing this week for overseas commercial counsellors to work with provincial commerce officers to promote Thai SMEs' (small and medium-sized enterprises) products and soft power -- including the food and content industries -- amid geopolitical tensions and changing consumer behaviour.
New finance minister a calming influence
Published on 29/05/2024
» SINGAPORE - Thailand’s new finance minister has caught investor attention with a more conciliatory approach to the central bank, opening a window for policy coordination to support the country’s battered markets.