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OneWeb preps broadband internet service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/06/2024
» Broadband internet services offered by low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company OneWeb are expected to be launched locally by the fourth quarter this year.
Startups seek to gain from digital wallet
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/05/2024
» Startup communities have called on the Finance Ministry to let them take part in the government's digital wallet scheme.
National Telecom risks losing OneWeb partnership deal
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/05/2024
» State telecom enterprise National Telecom (NT) is facing a possible risk of losing a partnership deal with low earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator OneWeb to provide gateway station facilities to OneWeb's satellites as it is still uncertain when the telecom regulator will approve the related licences for NT.
BBL: Regulator to okay 1% credit card fee this year
Business, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to authorise credit card issuers charging a new 1% fee for overseas spending within this year, following efforts by businesses to improve understanding among cardholders.
Debt burden to fund Hong Kong's airport expansion soars
Published on 08/05/2024
» HONG KONG: The debt burden for construction of Hong Kong's airport expansion has soared to HK$123 billion (582 billion baht), with no end in sight to a levy on passengers who fly out from the city.
More fiscal measures on the cards
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to study fiscal measures that can create economic momentum following the implementation of the digital wallet stimulus project.
Creating a long-term vision
Business, Published on 06/05/2024
» Overtourism has become a hot topic in recent weeks as the influx of tourists has caused many destinations to feel they cannot cater to the rapid growth.
Push to promote local exhibition sector
Business, Published on 06/05/2024
» Three months after the government announced its "Ignite Thailand" vision to establish the country as a hub for aviation and tourism, the outline of the scheme has been slow to take shape, while the post of tourism and sports minister was recently reshuffled.
1% credit card fee remains on hold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is continuing to freeze the attempt to charge an additional 1% fee to local credit cardholders, prompting card issuers to explore alternative solutions.
Push for new power trade system
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/05/2024
» Businesses are repeating their call for the government to change the country's electricity trade from the decade-long enhanced single buyer (ESB) system because it does not facilitate increased use of renewable power.