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Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Central bank mulls joint sandbox for NDID
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2022
» The Bank of Thailand plans to collaborate with other regulatory agencies on setting up a co-regulatory sandbox to test digital identity verification through the National Digital ID (NDID) platform in the second half as part of efforts to further drive the digital economy.
BoT cuts 2021 GDP rise to 0.7%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/08/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has slashed its economic growth projection for this year again to 0.7% as the third wave of Covid-19 has had a more severe impact on the country's economy since the central bank conducted its earlier projection.
Committee cuts GDP forecast to 0-1.5% amid latest outbreak
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/07/2021
» A private sector council has cut Thailand's economic growth projection this year to 0-1.5%, mainly due to the prolonged Covid-19 outbreak.
Survey suggests hotels lacking liquidity
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/07/2021
» The remaining liquidity of most hotel operators means they will be able to cover operation costs for less than three months, a Bank of Thailand (BoT) survey suggests.
BoT revises growth forecast to 1.8%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/06/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has slashed the country's economic growth forecast again for this year to 1.8% from an earlier projection of 3%, due to lower foreign tourist arrival estimates and lower domestic demand due to the third wave of Covid-19.
BoT slashes its GDP forecast again
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/05/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) slashed Thailand's economic growth forecast for 2021 on Wednesday for the second time this year to 1-2%, largely depending on the procurement and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.
PEA adopts e-LG to cut expenses
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/11/2020
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a state power distribution arm, has adopted an electronic letter of guarantee (e-LG) integrated with blockchain technology to reduce operation costs and enhance business efficiency.
'Palm vein' biometrics for e-KYC payment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/07/2019
» Banks plan to adopt biometric security for a wide range of financial services spanning from payment and lending to opening new deposit accounts through electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology.
Bank of Thailand to allow biometrics for identification
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/06/2019
» The Bank of Thailand plans to let banks adopt biometric technology to verify identity when opening deposit accounts by the third quarter this year.