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Fond memories ruined by queues
Editorial, Published on 31/12/2023
» With the New Year set to begin tomorrow, the peak travel season is in full swing, with this year being reminiscent of pre-pandemic times. In the first 11 months of 2023, Thailand welcomed 24.5 million visitors, with Bangkok ranking as the most visited city on the planet (Pattaya and Phuket rounded out the top 20 list). That trend is continuing as cold weather grips many parts of the world and people jet off to the kingdom to enjoy the final days of the year or start the new one with a much-needed holiday.
Thailand's fintech comes of age
Oped, Published on 28/07/2021
» While the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely disrupted many industries globally, it has positively disrupted the finance sector -- especially in accelerating the evolution of FinTech solutions.
Pakistan and Thailand enjoy enduring friendship
Oped, Published on 23/03/2021
» As we celebrate Pakistan National Day today in Thailand, we are doubly delighted given that 2021 also marks 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Building on ancient ties for new prosperity
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 02/11/2019
» Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares his views on India's role in the region and the world, ahead of the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits, including tomorrow's 16th Asean-India Summit and Monday's 3rd RCEP Summit, in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
Blockchain apps: good uses vs abuse
News, Published on 14/11/2018
» Blockchain is so hyped right now. Everyone is talking about it and no one wants to be left off of the blockchain bandwagon. Potential applications span across different industries, from agriculture to financial services to energy. Solving supply-chain problems, expediting cross-border payments, and enabling peer-to-peer energy trading are some of the popularly used cases of blockchain technology.
How Thais can reap more Alibaba investment benefits
News, Saowaruj Rattanakhamfu, Published on 23/05/2018
» Alibaba's planned investment in Thailand has made the country more attractive as a Southeast Asia e-commerce and digital hub.
China's cashless revolution is likely to spread afar
News, Adam Minter, Published on 20/07/2017
» On a recent trip to Shenzhen, in southern China, I came across a subway busker with two tip jars. The first was a cardboard box filled with coins and bills; the second was a small QR code taped to the box that allowed passersby to leave a tip by smartphone. On one level, this was simply smart business: Chinese made around $5.5 trillion in e-payment transactions last year. But it also offered a glimpse of the future.
China takes enlightened approach to technology
News, Michael Schuman, Published on 28/04/2017
» Amazon's Jeff Bezos has made a career of being first in e-commerce. But in one critical area, he's falling behind -- thanks to Washington. While Mr Bezos has been eager to deliver orders to customers in the United States with drones, Amazon's efforts have so far been stymied by outdated regulations.
Enhancing CLMVT financial links
News, Veerathai Santiprabhob, Published on 21/06/2016
» Regional connectivity is a central part of domestic economic development and can take on many forms such as physical infrastructure, trade and investment, financial interconnectedness and one-on-one interactions. Financial connectivity underpins and supports all forms of connectivity. Promoting a well-connected financial system is key to strengthening regional economic integration on a sustained basis.
Wrong military mission
Published on 02/05/2015
» Re: “Prayut begs EU for mercy on illegal fishing”, (BP, May 1).