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Bus organisation's 'super app' set for October launch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) director Kittikarn Jomduang Jaruwanpolkul has announced plans to roll out the BMTA "super app" in October to support integrated payment for urban commuting.
Crypto Tap-to-Pay Revolutionises Travel in 2025
Published on 02/04/2025
» Travel has always been exciting, but managing money while exploring different countries used to be a major headache. Converting BTC to USD before trips and then USD back to local currencies was once complicated and time-consuming.
Digital Payments in Phuket: Transforming USD to BTC Transactions for Tourists
Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourists visit Phuket because of its stunning beaches, famous nightlife, and active tourism sector. Cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise in Thailand through digital payment adoption, which focuses heavily on the Phuket region. Bitcoin transactions without borders will shift how visitors transact with local vendors, leading to a better decentralised financial environment.
New law lets buyers check before paying
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2024
» A new law allowing customers to open packages of products they ordered online before paying for them has taken effect, according to the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
Virtual banks face wait for profits
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/10/2024
» Winners of the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank licences are likely to struggle to turn a profit early on because the business usually burns cash during the first five years, says KGI Securities.
Sansiri sells Standard shares to Hyatt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2024
» Shares of Sansiri Plc (SIRI) rose by nearly 5% on Wednesday after Thailand’s leading property developer announced an agreement to sell shares of the US-based lifestyle hotel Standard International to the Hyatt group for US$355 million.
Grab planning to offer loans to merchants
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/11/2023
» Grab Thailand plans to extend loans worth up to 1 million baht to its merchants to capitalise on digital lending opportunities, aiming for profitability for a second consecutive year in 2023.
DeeMoney and SCB Revolutionise Cross-Border Money Transfers
Published on 08/11/2023
» DeeMoney has partnered with SCB to facilitate secure cross-border money transfers, expanding access to the Myanmar market.
BoT zeroes in on cash transaction fees
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/05/2023
» As digital payments increase, the Bank of Thailand is focusing on cash users by adjusting banks' fee structures.
Banks hesitate in rush to cashless era
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/04/2023
» The banking industry's push to discourage the use of cash led some to believe it was a good idea to charge fees for cash transactions and suspend cardless money withdrawals at ATMs.