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Digital transformation study reveals surprising trends
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/08/2021
» Financial services, life sciences and healthcare businesses have reportedly transitioned towards digitalisation much sooner than expected as the pandemic drove more economic activities online, according to the Thailand Digital Transformation Survey 2021.
SET warns stock investors over MVP shares
Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/07/2021
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has warned investors to take caution when trading shares of M Vision Public Company Limited (MVP) as the shares' trading conditions remain highly volatile even having been put on the highest level of the market surveillance list.
Covid lump sum payouts set to be axed amid rising cases
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/06/2021
» Insurance companies will likely stop making lump sum Covid-19 insurance payments as the number of local Covid-19 cases has surpassed 200,000, leading firms to review the processes of their products, says Anon Vangwasu, president of the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Blockchain regulation a tough task despite great potential
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/05/2021
» Utility tokens and blockchain innovations could cut business operation costs and become a new way of doing business for listed companies in the capital market, however the disclosure method for coin issuance remains a challenge for regulators as it can be arbitrarily announced on other platforms that are not authorised.
Bitcoin tumbles to a four-month low at B1.22mn
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/05/2021
» Bitcoin tumbled to a four-month low price of US$38,717.16 or 1.22 million baht at 2pm yesterday after a massive selloff, down over 38% from its all-time high of about $65,000 or 2.1 million baht in mid-April while gold -- the safe haven king -- shines amid US inflation fears.
April sees surge in retail cryptocurrency traders
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/04/2021
» The number of retail cryptocurrency traders in Thailand continues to skyrocket with 24,000 new accounts created in one week in April following the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval for Bitkub to resume accepting new accounts.
Cryptocurrency draft draws flak
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/02/2021
» A draft of qualifications for cryptocurrency investment by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is sparking heavy criticism from the public as it effectively bars the majority of Thais from trading digital currency by requiring them to have annual income of 1 million baht.
Dhipaya, Cisco cover financial cyber-risks
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/12/2020
» Dhipaya Insurance has joined hands with US-based technology firm Cisco Systems to offer a cyber-insurance policy designed to cover financial losses related to cyber-attacks.
SEC preps penalties for errant auditors
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/10/2020
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing a fine for auditing firms that make errors, aiming for quality internal control for auditors and a quality external audit process for listed companies.
Mazars flags tourism-related closures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/10/2020
» Business closures of companies related to tourism have doubled as a result of Covid-19, says Mazars Group, a French-based international tax, audit and advisory firm.