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Two wasted decades in Thai politics
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/12/2024
» Now that Thaksin Shinawatra appears actively back in Thai politics, it is demoralising to look back at Thailand's wasted time and opportunities. Once a promising country on the way from democratic transition to consolidation in the late 1990s, Thailand has become semi-autocratic, and its rocky political trajectory over the past two decades is now structural. The traditional institutions of power that grew out of the Cold War have been calling the shots in earlier decades and are just unwilling to let the country move forward in the immediate years ahead.
Megabangna creates THB 80m holiday wonderland campaign
Holiday Time, Published on 19/12/2024
» In a bold move to create Bangkok’s most memorable year-end celebration, Megabangna Shopping Centre is investing over THB 80 million in its “Mega Happiness Season 2024: Holiday Destination” campaign, running from 1 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.
24X Secures Series B Funding for Service Expansion
Published on 19/12/2024
» 24X, a Thailand-based startup revolutionising the maintenance and living services landscape, has successfully raised Series B funding from Wavemaker Ventures, the early-stage fund of Wavemaker Partners, and Krungsri Finnovate. The funding marks a significant milestone in 24X’s journey toward becoming a comprehensive service provider, specialising in maintenance, installation, and renovation for B2B and B2C markets.
Globo Foods Marks 50 Years with "Everlasting Love of Taste"
Published on 19/12/2024
» Marking 50 years of growth alongside Thai society, Globo Foods Ltd., a pioneer in food industry ingredients and owner of the leading seasoning brand "Lobo," celebrates its significant success with the launch of the "Everlasting Love of Taste" project. As part of this initiative, the company has allocated 250,000 THB to renovate an infectious disease examination room for emerging pediatric diseases under the Children's Hospital Foundation. This effort aims to provide children with safe, modern medical care, bringing new smiles and hope to their lives.
Tisco unit predicts 3% Thai growth in 2025 despite risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/12/2024
» Tisco Economic Strategy Unit (ESU) predicts Thai GDP growth of 3% next year as the global economy expands 3.2%, amid risks of a potential trade war and accelerated inflation.
Industrial sentiment advances in November
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/12/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 91.1 points in November based on higher goods purchase orders, driven by year-end celebrations and countries bracing for the new US trade policy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Honda-Nissan merger talks gain momentum
Published on 18/12/2024
» TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co is in talks with its Japanese rival Honda Motor Co to merge, in a deal that would help the ailing company survive, while also creating the world’s third-largest automaker with a better chance of withstanding the industry’s challenges.
Mitr Phol’s Campaign Promotes Green Sugarcane Harvesting
Published on 18/12/2024
» Mitr Phol Group, a global leader in sustainable food production, has launched the "Let’s Green the Sugarcane" campaign to promote eco-friendly sugarcane harvesting for the 2024/2025 milling season. The initiative encourages cane growers to adopt fresh sugarcane harvesting methods, providing economic benefits while advancing environmental sustainability.
Krungthai CEO Highlights Digital Innovation at ICIS 2024
Published on 18/12/2024
» At the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2024), Payong Srivanich, CEO of Krungthai Bank, showcased the bank’s strides in digital innovation under the theme "Bridging Gaps, Building Future." Hosted for the first time in Southeast Asia, the conference, held from December 15–18, attracted over 1,700 participants from 46 countries, including academics, researchers, and information systems professionals.
Court rejects complaint against PM’s handout policy
Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a political activist’s complaint against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's handout scheme, saying he was not a directly affected party.