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Banks to fund aid efforts
News, Published on 11/08/2025
» The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) is appealing to its members -- including Thai banks operating in Cambodia -- to make voluntary contributions to help civilians who are affected by the conflict along the Thai-Cambodia border.
Thai-Cambodian border clash clean-up
News, Published on 10/08/2025
» Clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border have dealt a heavy blow to the Northeast's economy, with trade losses in four provinces alone estimated at up to 500 million baht a month.
'Old guard' weighs idea of outsider PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/08/2025
» As the Constitutional Court is set to hand down a ruling against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her controversial phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen that was later leaked, most political pundits remain downbeat on her prospects. Should she be dismissed, the ruling Pheu Thai Party would have to form a new cabinet.
Three people arrested over ties to 'Sika Golf' scandal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» Three more people have been arrested for embezzling temple funds as authorities expanded their investigation into the infamous "Sika Golf" sex scandal, which has rocked the nation's monastic order.
Finn Partners with UK Universities to Expand Pathways
Published on 07/08/2025
» Finn School (Finn) has formally signed partnership agreements with Swansea University and the University of Leicester—two of the UK’s top-ranked institutions—to create direct pathways for Thai students to complete their final undergraduate year through a globally recognised 2+1 Top-up Degree system. This initiative breaks down traditional educational barriers and reduces overall costs, empowering students in Thailand to earn degrees from world-class universities with confidence.
MTC sees healthy loan growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2025
» Muangthai Capital (MTC), Thailand's leading microfinance company, expects 10-15% loan growth in the second half of 2025 and a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of no more than 2.70%, backed by an expansive nationwide network and a strong focus on credit quality.
Scams and mule accounts a dominant fraud concern
Business, Published on 07/08/2025
» Scams and mule accounts have become the dominant threat facing banks across Asia Pacific, according to a new survey by the multinational credit data analytics software company FICO.
KMITL, AWS roll out scholarship programme
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/08/2025
» King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and Amazon Web Services (Thailand) Ltd (AWS) have jointly launched the Advanced Data Center Engineering Excellence Scholarship Programme to empower Thailand's next generation of digital engineers, enhance R&D capabilities, and position the nation as a regional leader in digital infrastructure.
India's power sector needs reform
Oped, Published on 06/08/2025
» As the use of energy-guzzling AI grows, the countries that embrace renewables will gain an obvious competitive advantage. And on this front, China has established a substantial lead. According to the Financial Times, the country is on track to source 50% of its power from renewables (mainly solar and wind, but also nuclear, hydro, and battery-storage systems) by 2028.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.