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IFEC ordered to hold meeting
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/06/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered embattled Inter Far East Energy Corporation Plc (IFEC) to immediately hold a shareholders' meeting to proceed with selecting new directors and resume the company's operations.
Recovery on course
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2016
» Asia Pacific is expected to remain on a macroeconomic recovery path supported by stabilised economic conditions in China and relatively low exposure to "external asymmetrical shocks", says Swiss banker Peter Rosenstreich.
Big projects 'risky for government'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/07/2016
» Despite their positive impact on the economy, the government's big infrastructure projects carry major risks related to revenue and public support that the government has to shoulder in the primary stage, says a credit rating executive.
EDC system to start in September
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/06/2016
» Private merchants registered with the Commerce Ministry's Business Development Department will be required to install at least one electronic data capture (EDC) machine from September, in a bid to promote the national e-payment scheme.
StanChart: Investment will boost growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/06/2016
» Thailand's economic growth outlook this year is bullish because of planned infrastructure projects and the crowding-in effect generated from private investment, says Standard Chartered Bank Thailand.
E-payment set for roll-out soon
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/04/2016
» The registration process for the national e-payment scheme to link a single bank account with a mobile phone number or citizens' ID card number is expected to start in July, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Transparency 'key to beating corruption'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/03/2016
» Information disclosure to the public on the earnings and expenditure of government agencies and independent entities is a crucial approach to tackle corruption and enhance transparency, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Loans and savings rise in November
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/01/2016
» Commercial bank loans and savings expanded in November from a month earlier, according to Bank of Thailand statistics.
BoT, ADB slash 2015 forecasts
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/09/2015
» The Bank of Thailand and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday cut their Thai economic growth forecasts for this year and next.
Panel set to study pensions
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2015
» The cabinet has proposed establishing a national committee on government agency pensions to pave the way for a compulsory savings scheme.