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Bank of Thailand sticks to 3 virtual bank licences
Business, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is maintaining its policy of initially granting only three virtual bank licences, despite receiving a large number of applications from interested operators.
Lighthub-WeLab consortium among virtual bank applicants
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/09/2024
» A consortium of Lighthub Asset, a Thai fintech powerhouse, and WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, has applied for the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) virtual bank licence, with results expected in the first half of 2025.
SET turns the corner as political issues dissipate
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» August was a special time for the Thai market. At the beginning of the month, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index was at 1,320.86 points as uncertainty prevailed and the market mood was quite dull. The ethics case involving former prime minister Srettha Thavisin was a major overhang for the SET.
Inflation inches up 0.35% in August
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2024
» Inflation increased by 0.35% in August, driven by rising prices of fresh vegetables and fruit as a result of production areas damaged by floods.
Focus on flood-hit food costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/09/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the price movements of agricultural products as floods continue to pummel several provinces in Thailand.
July sees highest export growth in 28 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2024
» Exports in July expanded by 15.2%, the highest growth rate in 28 months, as inflation eased and the purchasing power of trading partners rose.
Malaysia starts 'luxury' durian exports to China as Indonesia sniffs the market
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/08/2024
» BEIJING - Malaysia's first shipment of fresh durian to the giant China market has arrived, vying for demand from eager consumers who are used to buying the spiky and pungent fruit from Thailand and Vietnam.
Back to square one?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» After the Constitutional Court brought an end to the government of Prime Minster Srettha Thavisin, the House of Representatives voted for Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party's leader and daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to take the role just two days later.
Consumer price index up for 4th consecutive month in July
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/08/2024
» The consumer price index (CPI) rose for a fourth consecutive month in July, up 0.83% from a year earlier, driven by higher prices for food and oil.
Thailand casts a wary eye on world
Business, Published on 07/08/2024
» The Thai government is closely monitoring US economic prospects and the potential for a global recession, while also stepping up its plans to mitigate the impact on exports.