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Outlook for stable gains
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 01/04/2023
» Thailand's economy is estimated to expand by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and pent-up demand following China's reopening, according to the World Bank.
Amex unveils new card benefits
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 20/02/2023
» Global financial service provider American Express has refreshed its Platinum Card benefits in Thailand and is accelerating card acceptance in a bid to grow its business in the country.
Visa launches new cybersecurity measures
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 16/12/2022
» Visa, the global provider of digital payments, has implemented a series of new payment security measures in Thailand to help fight cybercrime, protect the payments ecosystem, and keep consumers and businesses safe.
Study: Thailand a leader in digital payments
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 28/11/2022
» Thailand is at the forefront of digital payments, part of a trend throughout Asia, according to Aileen Chew, Mastercard's country manager for Thailand and Myanmar.
'Reinvention' urged to stimulate growth
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 24/11/2022
» Thailand's banks should adapt to changing economic and social conditions by developing capabilities to stimulate growth and invigorate profitability by redefining their meaning and purpose, according to a report by global management consultancy McKinsey & Company.
E.SUN Bank has high hopes for Thai office
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 01/10/2022
» E.SUN Bank's establishment of a representative office in Bangkok will support the business development of customers in Thailand, allowing them to seize opportunities amid Thailand's favourable economic and industrial development in the Asean market, says chairman Joseph Nan-Chou Huang.
World Bank urges more direct aid
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 20/07/2022
» Fabrizio Zarcone, the newly appointed World Bank country manager for Thailand, recommends three fiscal measures to help protect Thai households from shocks, build social cohesion and resilience while creating space for public investment.
Growth outlook darkens
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 06/04/2022
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 2.9% this year, down from a previous prediction of 3.9%, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
Trio unveils new set of credit cards
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 31/03/2022
» Credit card firm Krungthai Card (KTC), digital travel platform Agoda and payment technology company Mastercard have joined forces to launch the "KTC-Agoda Mastercard credit card", aimed at travel lovers.
Krungsri targets SME loan growth of 2.5% this year
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 24/03/2022
» The SME Banking Group of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) set target growth for SME loans at 2.5% this year, in line with Thailand's economic direction.