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BCPG acquires two US power plants
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/07/2023
» SET-listed BCPG, the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, has completed the purchase of two more gas-fired power plants in Pennsylvania for 8.9 billion baht as it continues to increase electricity generation capacity in the US.
Hire-purchase lenders call for rate hike
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2023
» The Thai Hire-Purchase Association (THPA) has asked the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to increase the maximum interest rate for hire-purchase loans as the business is being affected by rising rates.
SCB X says virtual bank will meet BoT's requirements
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/07/2023
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), believes its planned virtual bank will comply with the central bank's requirements amid competition for the new banking licence.
Customs urged to speed up clearance process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has urged the Customs Department to expedite the customs clearance procedures for exports and imports, particularly those pertaining to the automotive industry.
FPO requests debt restructuring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is calling on state financial institutions and commercial banks to implement debt restructuring measures to reduce the debt repayment burden rather than extending the repayment period, says director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Drowning in debt
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2023
» Household debt has long been a concern for Thailand, impeding consumer spending and hindering economic growth.
Two-pronged approach for Tisco Financial
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2023
» Tisco Financial Group, a holding company of Tisco Bank, plans to focus on what it considers two businesses related to S-curve industries: auto title loans and corporate banking.
Call to list air pollution on national agenda
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/03/2023
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce has proposed PM2.5 ultra-fine dust pollution be elevated to an urgent national agenda item, noting it affects the health of residents and dents confidence in tourism, particularly among long-term visitors and groups visiting the country to mix work and leisure.
Tisco expects to beat full-year loan growth target of 5%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/11/2022
» Tisco Bank expects total loan growth for 2022 to exceed its 5% full-year target after booking credit expansion of 5% for the first nine months amid economic recovery.
PTT shifts gear to the EV industry
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/09/2022
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc wants to revamp its corporate image as a key manufacturer in the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry.