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The power of joining forces
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/08/2022
» A joint venture asset management company (JV AMC) business model is the country's innovative solution for handling non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector, said Suthirak Traichira-Aporn, chief executive of JK Asset Management (JK AMC), in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
Consumer group petitions Norwegian embassy in Thailand
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 11/08/2022
» Consumer advocates on Wednesday submitted a petition to the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok, expressing opposition to the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), saying the move could take a toll on consumer interest due to lower competition and cause a higher risk of privacy violations.
Nok Air announces redress
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/08/2022
» Nok Air has offered compensation to all 164 passengers of a flight that skidded off the runway after landing amid heavy rain at Chiang Rai airport on Saturday, saying it will put more stringent safety protocols in place in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
BMA mulls transferring new rail lines
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/08/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt now wants to transfer two new electric rail projects to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), while City Hall is still struggling to clear up problems surrounding the Green Line’s concessions.
Foreign ownership conundrum
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2022
» Foreign investment is being seen as a way to revive the sluggish economy, particularly with stagnating domestic purchasing power and GDP expected to grow by just 3% this year.
Tech investors wary amid volatile market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2022
» While digital assets are still on the radar of local banks seeking long-term growth opportunities, they plan to be more cautious when investing in them amid a volatile market, say banking chiefs.
KBank aims to boost access for unbanked
Business, Published on 12/07/2022
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has announced a 100-billion-baht strategic programme aimed at boosting access to banking services among Thailand's unbanked and underbanked population, very small businesses, and the self-employed.
Cabinet okays B8.38bn elderly aid
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/07/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved 8.38 billion baht allocated from the fiscal central budget to extend the cash handout programme for 10.9 million elderly people to help mitigate the impact of the rising cost of living.
State firms set to spend 90% of funds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/07/2022
» The head of the State Enterprise Policy Office is confident disbursement of state enterprises' investment budgets will reach 90% of the total this year, after tallying 32% as of May.
Krungthep Thanakhom ponders government intervention
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2022
» The board of Krungthep Thanakhom (KT), the business arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), is considering two options involving government intervention to help solve issues surrounding two Green Line extensions.