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Reopening hinges on jab strategies
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/03/2021
» Vaccination will have a profound impact on Thailand's tourism industry recovery and reopening strategy this year, with 2 million foreign tourist arrivals expected at this juncture, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Fitch warns of steep path without tourists
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/10/2020
» Thailand's economy will face a daunting recovery trajectory if tourism does not improve, as economic growth is tied directly and indirectly to foreign tourist arrivals, says Fitch Ratings.
SET extends losses as virus fears batter sentiment
Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/03/2020
» Share prices dived on the Thai stock exchange on Thursday morning after the World Health Orghanization declared a global Covid-19 pandemic and the US banned the entry of travellers from mainland Europe.
CP chief discusses automation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2019
» Adopting sophisticated technologies to drive operations is high on Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's agenda, as one of Thailand's largest conglomerates works to enlarge its footprint during the fourth industrial revolution, says chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Best foot forward
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Balance is a word that everybody understands, but not everyone succeeds at applying the concept in life or business. This is not the case with Alexis Nasard, the new CEO of Bata, who has made it his mission to steer the renowned footwear company along a steady and sustainable course.
Bad loans ready to peak
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/08/2016
» The surge in bad loans is expected to peak in the third quarter and take a bite out of commercial banks' quarterly earnings, says a senior central bank official.
Thailand 'to reap rewards' from IMF's yuan move
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/12/2015
» Thailand's trade and investment will benefit in the long run from inclusion of the yuan in the special drawing rights (SDR) currency basket of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says a senior central bank official.
Maybank keeps Thai options open
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/04/2015
» Singapore: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Malaysia's top retail bank, remains keen on investment opportunities in Thailand, but the entry strategy remains up in the air, says a top executive.
Competitiveness rises six notches to 31st place
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/09/2014
» Despite the political strife crippling the country's economy for almost five months through May, Thailand's competitiveness jumped six slots to 31st in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2014-15 thanks to improvements in the ranking of macroeconomic environment.
FWD Life plans entry into top five
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/05/2014
» FWD Life Insurance Thailand, formerly known as ING Life Insurance, remains committed to exceeding industry growth this year by using new products and marketing.