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Scam losses ‘topped B60bn in last two years’
Published on 13/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is stepping up a crackdown on so-called mule accounts used in online financial fraud after bank customers lost more than 60 billion baht to such scams in the past two years.
Thai hotels hit by collapse of German firm
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2024
» The collapse of the third-largest tour operator in Europe has started to affect thousands of tourists and hundreds of hotels in Thailand, leading to losses of 111 million baht.
Thai hotels hit by collapse of German firm
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/06/2024
» The collapse of the third-largest tour operator in Europe has started to affect thousands of tourists and hundreds of hotels in Thailand, leading to losses of 111 million baht.
US to widen sanctions on sale of semiconductor chips to Russia, sources say
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2024
» WASHINGTON: The U.S. government plans on Wednesday to announce wider sanctions on the sale of semiconductor chips and other goods to Russia, with the goal of targeting third-party sellers in China, sources familiar with the plans said late on Tuesday.
Factory closures a growing concern
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2024
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) has expressed growing concern over the weakening of Thailand's manufacturing sector after a surge in factory closures.
Macron gambles on investor faith
News, Published on 12/06/2024
» French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a serious gamble in calling early parliamentary elections. The consequences of putting politics above economic stability could be profound. Financial markets don't like unnecessary or unexpected political volatility, especially at the core of the European Union. The electorate only gets to vote at elections; financial markets get to vote every day, and so far, they're giving a thumbs down to Mr Macron's ploy.
How Sino-American rivalry reshapes world order
Oped, Published on 12/06/2024
» Tensions between the United States and China continue to flare, even as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and several other senior US officials visit the country for talks. The two sides may disagree on most things, but maintaining dialogue is an essential part of geopolitics. The breakdown in communication last year, following visits to Taiwan by prominent American politicians and the US downing of a Chinese spy balloon, was dangerous and destabilising, because when adversaries do not engage, misperceptions -- and the risk of a clash -- mount.
UOB Thailand appoints Mr Richard Maloney as its new Chief Executive Officer
Published on 11/06/2024
» UOB Thailand announced June 11, 2024, that Mr Richard Maloney has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2024. He will succeed Mr Tan Choon Hin, who will relinquish the position after leading UOB Thailand since 2016. Mr Tan will return to Singapore and take on a new role as Deputy Head of Group Governance, Risk and Compliance. Ms Vira-Anong C Phutrakul will be appointed as Head, Wholesale Banking and Deputy CEO of UOB Thailand.
OneWeb upbeat on Thailand's regional role
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/06/2024
» OneWeb, a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation satellite company owned and operated by the Eutelsat Group, is committed to helping Thai companies and residents benefit from its leading-edge low latency satellite connectivity services on land, at sea and in the skies.
Bank of Thailand likely to maintain interest rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at 2.5% at its meeting on Wednesday as May inflation rose sharply, coupled with the expectation of a similar move by the US Federal Reserve this week.