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Lighthub, WeLab duo commit to investment
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/10/2024
» The consortium of Lighthub Asset and WeLab is committed to investing US$500 million over five years, as required by the Bank of Thailand to receive a virtual banking licence.
Empowering women and girls: Birth control campaign launches nationwide
Published on 04/10/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Organon (Thailand) Ltd., has launched a campaign to raise awareness and provide accurate information about birth control, aiming to address the issue of unplanned pregnancies in Thai society. Under the theme "I'm Taking Control of My Birth Control," the campaign focuses on empowering Thai women to access effective contraceptive implants at participating hospitals. This initiative aligns with the broader strategy to prevent and reduce unplanned teenage pregnancies, a critical issue impacting family stability, social well-being, and national development.
Line Man Wongai unveils marketing push
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/10/2024
» Online food delivery platform Line Man Wongnai is spending 300 million baht on its largest marketing campaign in three years in a push to expand its user base, aiming to become the market leader in terms of revenue.
Central bank introduces open banking data initiative
Business, Published on 04/10/2024
» The Bank of Thailand launched an open data initiative on Thursday for the financial system, allowing Thais to share their personal data with financial institutions in order to improve their access to financial services.
Mercedes teams up for insurance offer
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/10/2024
» Mercedes-Benz Mobility, the financial and mobility services division of the German luxury automaker, expects Mercedes-Benz car sales to increase during the Bangkok International Motor Expo later this year, despite a sluggish market, after launching a new sales promotion.
Thai gold primed for record high
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/10/2024
» The domestic price of gold could hit 44,000 baht per baht weight, from 41,350 baht now, as tensions rise in the Middle East, the baht depreciates and the US Federal Reserve is expected to continue cutting interest rates, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Drive to boost promising speciality coffee sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/10/2024
» Thailand's speciality coffee market offers promise, with the market estimated to be worth 2 billion baht per year, according to the Specialty Coffee Association of Thailand (Scath).
Thai Airways aims for stock market return by next year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/10/2024
» Thai Airways International (THAI) expects to exit rehabilitation and be relisted on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) by the second quarter of next year, according to Piyasvasti Amranand, chairman of the airline's debt rehabilitation administrator.
Access to funding ‘better than rate cuts’
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has reiterated that access to sources of funding is more crucial than reducing interest rates.
DSI to handle ‘Mae Tuck’ gold case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/10/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has agreed to have the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) accept the high-profile fraud case against the celebrity online retailer Kornkanok “Mae Tuck” Suwannabut, as a special case to speed up its resolution.